Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Receptionist to join our busy Imaging Service department. 

This post will be based in Harrogate Hospital and will support patients, visitors, and healthcare professionals with queries and appointments. 

If you have fantastic communication skills and confident working on a computer and want to make a difference , we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to provide a professional, efficient and comprehensive reception service within the department's reception desk, fulfilling all necessary reception, clerical, administrative and general tasks required to facilitate and record patient treatment using paper based health records and information technology systems.

• Be familiar with, and work to, the protocols and policies of the Imaging Services and Trust policies.
• Closely liaise with other disciplines while remaining courteous to provide reliable and quality service to patients, relatives and carers, healthcare professionals, internal departments and outside organisations
• Be aware of the Health and Safety aspects of staff and patients and to promote a safe environment to work in
• Commit to further training as required by the role and when competent to, assist in the training of others.

Working for our organisation

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. 

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you! 

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. 

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. 
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.