Theatre Receptionist / Admin Assistant

Somerset NHS Charity; Bath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare organization is seeking a highly motivated Theatre Receptionist/Admin Assistant based in Bath. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for staff, patients, and visitors, handling inquiries and performing administrative duties. Good organizational and communication skills are essential. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to a compassionate and inclusive healthcare environment, emphasizing staff wellbeing and career development.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with the general public.
• NHS or healthcare experience (administrative).
• Ability to express information clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for staff, patients, and visitors.
• Handle telephone inquiries regarding theatre operations.
• Perform various administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

European Computer Driving Licence

Job description

Theatre Receptionist / Admin Assistant

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a Theatre Receptionist based in the main theatre department at the Royal United Hospital Bath.

Good organisational and communication skills are essential. We are looking for someone who is friendly, motivated, enthusiastic and has an excellent work ethic.

Main duties of the job

The theatre receptionist is a varied and interesting role. The successful candidate will be the first person staff, patients and visitors meet when they come to the department and will be the telephone contact for any theatre enquiries.

You will also be responsible for a number of administrative tasks as required. We are looking for someone kind and caring with the ability to be adaptable.

Working for our organisation

At the Royal United Hospital Bath we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other and our community.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating runs throughout the whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive and take your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing with a well‑established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life.

Person specification

• Experience of working with the general public.
• NHS or healthcare experience (administrative).
• European Computer Driving Licence.
• Expresses information in a clear and understandable way, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Please note – Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying.

Legal and EEO statements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.