Job Description

Are you passionate about patient care and making a great first impression? We're looking for a friendly, professional Receptionist to join our Cardiology Department.
You'll be the first point of contact for patients and visitors, creating a welcoming environment while providing vital administrative support. You'll help ensure the smooth running of the department and support the coordination of clinical care.
Key Responsibilities:
Welcome and assist patients, visitors, and staff
Manage appointments and maintain patient records
Communicate clearly and compassionately
Support clinical staff with admin duties
What We're Looking For:
Strong communication and organisational skills
Calm, courteous, and proactive attitude
Reception/admin experience (NHS/healthcare a plus)
Ability to work well under pressure
Join a team that puts care and compassion at the heart of everything we do
Main duties of the job

• Greet all patients and visitors when they enter the department, establish which area they are to be seen in and redirect as appropriate.
• To deal with telephone inquiries in a polite, helpful and courteous manner whilst making sure that patient confidentiality is maintained.
• Maintaining EPR (Electronic Patient Record)databaseensuring that strict data accuracy and confidentiality is upheld in accordance with the Data Protection Act and the Access to Health Records Act.
• Preparation and running of the daily clinics which are held within the Cardiology department, including diagnostics and walk in appointments.
• To check in patients arriving in the department, and to ensure any patient DNA's are recorded promptly.
• To book or reschedule any diagnostic tests within the cardiology department and send out the relevant test information to patients.
• To book according to the diagnostic pathway guidelines when booking or re-arranging appointments or tests.
• To liaise with cardiology technicians, cardiology manager and service managers for any appointment slot issues.

About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Details
Date posted
10 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
29,583 a year p.a. incl.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
293-EMRS2-0458
Job locations
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE - Standard or Equivalent

Desirable

• Recognised secretarial qualification
• Business administration qualification

Skills/Abilities
Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Able to prioritise workload
• Able to work within a diverse team
• Professional telephone manner
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines in busy environments

Experience
Essential

• Recent reception/administration experience

Desirable

• Reception/administration experience (preferably in the NHS)

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
• Knowledge of the GDPR legislation
• Day to day office organisation practices

Desirable

• Knowledge of Electronic Patient Record System (EPR)

Other Requirements
Essential

• Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act
• Understanding of the Trust values
• Adaptable to change when it is necessary for the smooth produce work
• Presents ideas for improvement in administrative practice
• Ability to deal with emotional situations when dealing with sensitive issues
• Productive working, able to finish tasks

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE - Standard or Equivalent

Desirable

• Recognised secretarial qualification
• Business administration qualification

Skills/Abilities
Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Able to prioritise workload
• Able to work within a diverse team
• Professional telephone manner
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines in busy environments

Experience
Essential

• Recent reception/administration experience

Desirable

• Reception/administration experience (preferably in the NHS)

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
• Knowledge of the GDPR legislation
• Day to day office organisation practices

Desirable

• Knowledge of Electronic Patient Record System (EPR)

Other Requirements
Essential

• Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act
• Understanding of the Trust values
• Adaptable to change when it is necessary for the smooth produce work
• Presents ideas for improvement in administrative practice
• Ability to deal with emotional situations when dealing with sensitive issues
• Productive working, able to finish tasks