Emergency Department Receptionist

To provide a high quality 24 hour efficient and organised reception/administration service within the Emergency Department, ensuring all procedures are adhered to whilst working to the Trust Right Care values.

Previous applicants need not re-apply

Part time - 30 hours per week

12 month Fixed term contract

Main duties of the job

Reception and documentation of patients attending the Emergency department using the hospital computer system.

Using own judgement to alert nursing/medical staff regarding patients conditions that may require urgent intervention.

Checking clinical coding on prior to discharging patient records, ensuring any follow up referrals are deal with in accordance with the appropriate pathway.

Communicate effectively and sensitively to distressed patients and relatives.

Able to recognise and diffuse difficult situations as they arise, particularly at busy times, whilst retaining composure and willingness to assist.

Provide support to the whole of the Urgent Care team and other members of the multi-disciplinary team both internal and external to the Trust

General admin duties e.g. filing, dealing with telephone enquiries, scanning etc

About us

You will be working alongside a team of enthusiastic admin staff, including receptionists, support clerks, secretaries and liaise with the Acute Assessment Unit admin team.

You will be required to be flexible and adaptable as you can be asked to swap shifts on occasions to meet the demands of the service.

We are looking for staff with commitment to quality and care and working together for patients

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

423-8359177

Job locations

Airedale Hospital

Skipton Road. Steeton

Keighley

BD20 6TD

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For further details please see the attached job description and person specification attached to this advert.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation

Job responsibilities

For further details please see the attached job description and person specification attached to this advert.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• ECDL/CLAIT or equivalent or SystmOne experience

Desirable

• IT skills e.g. Microsoft word, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Aireshare

Experience

Essential

• Significant and recent reception/office experience in a health care setting
• Experience and full understanding of confidentiality policies/procedures
• Experience in working shifts. Flexible and adaptable
• Previous work in a busy pressurised and stressful environment
• Experience in dealing with distressed patients/relatives
• Experience in filing and scanning systems

Desirable

• Previous Emergency Department experience
• Understanding appointment systems
• Experience in working a 24/7 shift system, including nights
• Information Governance/Data Security Training

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• ECDL/CLAIT or equivalent or SystmOne experience

Desirable

• IT skills e.g. Microsoft word, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Aireshare

Experience

Essential

• Significant and recent reception/office experience in a health care setting
• Experience and full understanding of confidentiality policies/procedures
• Experience in working shifts. Flexible and adaptable
• Previous work in a busy pressurised and stressful environment
• Experience in dealing with distressed patients/relatives
• Experience in filing and scanning systems

Desirable

• Previous Emergency Department experience
• Understanding appointment systems
• Experience in working a 24/7 shift system, including nights
• Information Governance/Data Security Training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale Hospital

Skipton Road. Steeton

Keighley

BD20 6TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale Hospital

Skipton Road. Steeton

Keighley

BD20 6TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

For further details please see the attached job description and person specification attached to this advert.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation

Qualifications

Essential

• ECDL/CLAIT or equivalent or SystmOne experience

Desirable

• IT skills e.g. Microsoft word, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Aireshare

Experience

Essential

• Significant and recent reception/office experience in a health care setting
• Experience and full understanding of confidentiality policies/procedures
• Experience in working shifts. Flexible and adaptable
• Previous work in a busy pressurised and stressful environment
• Experience in dealing with distressed patients/relatives
• Experience in filing and scanning systems

Desirable

• Previous Emergency Department experience
• Understanding appointment systems
• Experience in working a 24/7 shift system, including nights
• Information Governance/Data Security Training