Receptionist / Administrator

Abingdon Community Hospital is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Receptionist to join the team.

The reception role covers the whole of the Abingdon Hospital Site, as well as manning the main telephone switchboard the role includes reception duties for the outpatient clinics held on site, all postal services for the site and sign posting members of the public to the correct departments.

Main duties of the job

This role includes direct contact with patients and members of the public attending the hospital. The main reception number is the only one advertised to the public and therefore all phone calls into the site are directed through the main reception.

This is an important role to ensure the efficient running of the hospital and outpatient areas and to ensure patients and visitors to the hospital are safe and cared for.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

At Oxford Health 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 may apply)


• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team