DSU Theatre Receptionist

We are currently recruiting for a part time band 2 Receptionist to join our theatre team at Singleton Hospital.

The main theatre is a busy fast moving environment and we are therefore looking for a hard working, caring and motivated individual to join us in this role.

The post holder is required to be responsible for the day-to-day running of the reception area within the theatre suite.The post holder will support the theatre staff in the effective running of theatres and enabling the patients are sent for appropriately. The receptionist will also move around the hospital running errands which assist the theatres in smooth running.

The post holder will be required to input/amend details into the Theatre Operating Management System (TOMS) and to print and distribute operating lists to the relevant Theatres.

Main duties of the job

Develop good communication skills within limitations of role whilst maintaining confidentiality.

Provide reception duties, ensuring that all communication with patients, carers and staff is always undertaken in a courteous and helpful manner.

Inform Registered Nurse/ODP of patient details/messages relating to the patient's care.

Receive and transfer telephone call within the department.

Maintain good working relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team thus promoting a professional working environment.

Receive complex, sensitive or contentious information where reassurance is required to allay patient's anxiety and alleviate stress

Greet and check patients detail on arrival to the unit Inform Theatre staff of the patient's arrival.

Ensure that all patient medical notes/documentation/referrals accompany the patients to the Theatre area.

Prepare Operating lists for the following day's theatre activity.

Pass all relevant patient information to relevant qualified practitioner.

Maintain a safe environment and assist in the cleaning, stocking, assembly, maintenance and preparation of reception areas and equipment/items.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification for band 2 receptionist attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome

Person Specification

• Surgical Ward / Theatre experience

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

• Good level of education
• NVQ level 2/3 Or working towards

Essential Aptitude and abilities

• Able to work under the pressure & time scales of the operating department demands, whilst maintaining quality and standards of work
• Basic computer skills
• People\patients\clients care skills.

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.