Outpatient Clinic Receptionist | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Burton upon Trent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a flexible and motivated individual to join our Paediatric Outpatient team at Burton Hospital as a Clinic Receptionist. This is a job share role, working Thursdays and Fridays, with an expectation to provide cover for colleagues’ absence on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays when required.

As a key member of a small and dynamic team, you will be the first point of contact for our patients and families, providing a welcoming and professional reception service. You will support the outpatient nursing and medical teams to ensure the smooth running of the children’s clinic and an excellent patient experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the reception area independently
• Booking in patients using Meditech V6 (experience desirable but training provided)
• Liaising with patients, families, and staff in person and by telephone
• Providing a high standard of administrative support to the Paediatric Outpatients department
• Managing enquiries effectively, escalating where necessary, and keeping accurate records
• Prioritising your own workload to meet departmental standards and deadlines
• Assisting with data entry, reporting, and information requests from the management team
• Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately
• Ensuring a clear and accurate handover each week for your job share colleague
• Supporting general administrative tasks, including stationery and supplies

We are looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, approachable, and patient-focused
• Flexible in their working approach and able to adapt to the needs of the service
• Organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident using IT systems and able to learn new applications quickly
• A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Closing date of applications: 21st August 2026

Date of interview: 04th September 2026

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.