Receptionist

Receptionist - Airedale Hospital The closing date is 12 April 2026

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Job summary Local Care Direct is a non profit Social Enterprise operating across 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, to provide various primary and urgent health care services across West Yorkshire.

We have part time positions available for Receptionists Airedale Hospital.

Hourly Rate: £12.71 in hours & £13.71 out of hours (In Hours = Monday to Friday 08:00 to 18:00 & Out of Hours = Monday to Friday 18:00 to 08:00 and all day Saturday Sunday)

Location: Wharfedale General Hospital, Newall Carr Road, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 2LY

Shifts Available across a 4 week rolling Rota:

• Monday 18 14 Weekly
• Tuesday 13 14 Weekly
• Tuesday 13 14 Weeks 3&4
• Tuesday 18 14 Weekly
• Wednesday 07 59 Weeks 2&3
• Wednesday 13 14 Weeks 1,3&4
• Wednesday 13 14 Weekly
• Wednesday 18 14 Weeks 2&4
• Wednesday 18 14 Weekly
• Thursday 07 59 Weeks 1&3
• Thursday 13 14 Weeks 1&2
• Thursday 13 14 Weekly
• Thursday 18 14 Weekly
• Thursday 18 14 Weekly
• Friday 13 14 Weekly
• Friday 18 14 Weekly
• Saturday 13 14 Weekly
• Saturday 18 14 Weekly
• Sunday 18 14 Week 2
• Sunday 18 14 Weeks 2,3,&4

Main duties of the job The purpose of this role is to ensure patients using LCD services at the centre are dealt with in a professional, efficient and sensitive manner which enhances their experience of the centre, LCD services and the wider NHS. To achieve this, the receptionist be responsible for the smooth running of the reception and waiting areas, dealing directly with patients and liaising with other members of the LCD team including health professionals and any external stakeholders.

About us We care about people at Local Care Direct. Together, we act with kindness & respect, fairness & consistency, and honesty & integrity. Every one of our values is essential, but our impact is greater when we use all of them together.

Our purpose is to care for people. Established as a social enterprise in 2004 to deliver health services across West Yorkshire, our aim is to meet the needs and expectations of our patients, and our NHS and social care partners. Over the years, we have developed a broad range of services for patients across Yorkshire and the Humber including: a centralised contact centre, GP out of hours services, Urgent Treatment Centres, walk in facilities, a dental assessment and booking service, as well as a number of bespoke services for our NHS clients.

Benefits of working for Local Care Direct

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive Staff Training programme
• Modern working environment with a positive atmosphere
• NHS Pensions
• NHS Discounts (Blue light card)
• Various hours available in a 24/7 environment
• Support available 24/7
• Health & Wellbeing group to support staff
• Supportive and Friendly teams
• Annual Awards to recognise staff and their contributions

Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose: The purpose of this role is to ensure patients using LCD services at the centre are dealt with in a professional, efficient and sensitive manner which enhances their experience of the centre, LCD services and the wider NHS. To achieve this, you will be responsible for the smooth running of the reception and waiting areas, dealing directly with patients and liaising with other members of the LCD team including health professionals and any external stakeholders.

Key Principles

• Receive patients and visitors to the centre in a professional and courteous manner.
• Book patients onto SystmOne on arrival and show them to the waiting area.
• Monitor patient flow and take action where there are non attendees and cancellations.
• Help patients who may be in an emotional state by providing information and reassurance as necessary, elevating issues to clinician on duty if appropriate.
• Assist patients who have communication difficulties whilst at the centre and access support when identified such as Language Line or facilities for the hard of hearing.
• Actively promote equality for all patients.
• Deal with requests from patients and colleagues over the telephone in a timely and courteous manner.
• Maintain and re-order consumables for the reception and waiting areas.
• Take delivery of drugs and consumables from base location and ensure appropriate storage in a secure environment.
• Support the collation of Patient Satisfaction feedback and undertake surveys/audits as required using both manual and computerised data.
• Ensure the Reception and Waiting area is kept clean and tidy at all times.
• Ensure consulting rooms are equipped to agreed standards at all times and this is monitored in line with company policy via the LCD PCC check list, paying due adherence to Infection Prevention and Control guidelines.
• Complete Handover report and LCD PCC check list each session.
• Contribute and make suggestions for improving service provision.
• Assist other members of the team in any tasks believed to be appropriate to your capability.
• Demonstrate duties to new starters.
• Complete LCD PCC check lists.
• Support A & E Departments where agreements are in place.
• Follow local and organisational policies and procedures within role.
• Work to standard operating procedures at all times and in particular the Receptionist Standing Operating Procedure (SOP) and Controlled Drugs/Drugs (where held).
• Learn and understand National Quality Requirements specific to the Reception role and work with Management to achieve them.
• Knowledge of and adherence to standards as laid down by the Care Quality Commission.
• Act as ambassador for LCD at all times.
• Work flexibly to provide cover for colleagues when needed.
• Assist in the implementation of any new measures deemed necessary by the Management or Executive.

Health, Safety & Security Report any accidents, complaints, defects in equipment, near misses and untoward incidents, following company procedures. Ensure compliance with Health and Safety at Work regulations, Health and Safety legislation and company policy at all times, including COSHH, Workplace Risk Assessment, manual handling and Control of Infection. Ensure compliance with Infection, Prevention and Control guidelines.

Communications & Relationships Ensure agreed lines of communication and reporting are implemented within the team to support all employees understanding LCD business plans, objectives, priorities and changes. Promote effective cross functional working and that the operational team supports the achievement of objectives, standards and protocols of other LCD areas. Attend internal and external meetings representing LCD and engaging in discussions appropriate to the role and level of the post.

Patient Care Ensure that the quality of patient care is firmly at the centre of the organisations objectives and vision. Ensure the management and monitoring of the highest standards or safety and quality in the delivery of healthcare and related services, and manage risk within Local Care Direct.

Financial Resources Ensure financial policies and procedures are maintained and any relevant budgets are adhered to and that best value for money is achieved.

Confidentiality Operate and ensure the team operates within information governance protocols and that business confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Training Complete the defined company induction programme and core training for this role and mandatory refresher training thereafter and ensure that accurate records of training are maintained.

Infection Prevention and Control Healthcare workers have a duty of care to patients and are expected to comply fully with the companies Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) policies and attend/complete IP&C training, for personal and patient safety and for prevention of healthcare associated infection (HCAI). Knowledge, skills and behaviour in the workplace should reflect this.

Safeguarding Individuals have a duty of care to children and vulnerable adults that they come into contact with whilst at work to safeguard and promote their welfare and to work to prevent, recognise, respond, appropriately refer and record potential neglect or abuse, adhering to the companys Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults policies and procedures.

Managing Self Ensure that all Driver health and licence checks are complied with. Ensure that continual professional development is maintained and facilitates the ability to provide care to a high standard in a way that is both safe and cost effective. Ensure that mandatory training is up to date and participate in training as appropriate. Effectively utilise time management, organisational, co ordination and if required - management skills. Identify own professional development needs through the Personal Development Review process (PDR).

The main duties and responsibilities shown here are not exhaustive and the postholder will be expected to carry out any reasonable activities according to the needs of the business as directed by the line manager.

Person Specification Knowledge (Essential)

• Fluent in English language.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office click apply for full job details