Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Receptionist
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Saffron House Receptionist / Administrative Assistant
Saffron House is looking for a professional, friendly and highly organised full time Receptionist / Administrative Assistant to join our team. The role is based in the main reception, where we look at patients over the age of 18.
This is a key front-of-house role, providing the first point of contact for patients, visitors, staff and external partners. If you enjoy helping people, thrive in a busy environment and take pride in delivering excellent service, we’d love to hear from you.
Saffron House is based in the centre of High Wycombe and is easily accessible by road, train or bus.
As the first point of contact at Saffron House, you will:
- Provide a warm, welcoming and professional reception service to all patients, parents/carers, visitors, NHS colleagues and external contractors.
- Act as the first point of contact for all enquiries, both in person and via telephone and email, ensuring queries are handled efficiently and signposted to the correct department.
- Operate the main switchboard, transferring calls, taking accurate messages and ensuring information is relayed promptly and appropriately.
- Maintain high standards of general office administration, ensuring departmental documents are accurate and up to date.
- Support with daily operational tasks, such as fire alarm testing and liaising with contractors.
- Manage room bookings and ensure smooth coordination of space within the building.
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Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
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For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Carlan Currums
Job title: Operational Building Lead
Email address: carlan.currums@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 01865 901788
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
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