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Receptionist/Admin Support

On-site in Ipswich·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 11 Nov)

Our summary

Salary
£25,272 a year

About £1,810 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Ipswich
Contract
Full-time
Closing date
Apply by Sunday 15 November
Holiday
27 days holiday

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • GCSE (or equivalent) C or above English and Maths
  • Proven experience in clerical or administrative roles.
  • Experience working in an office environment.
  • Computer skills

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

£25,272 a year

The role

We are seeking a dedicated and organised individual to join our team at Ipswich Hospital as a Receptionist/Admin Support. This is a full-time, fixed-term 12 month role. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth delivery of administrative and reception services within the Cardiology department. The Role This role involves providing essential administrative and reception support to the Cardiology team, ensuring an efficient service for all patient bookings and appointments. Your contributions will directly impact the quality of care provided to patients undergoing tests and procedures. Manage appointment scheduling and bookings for tests and invasive procedures. Record and update patient attendance outcomes in the Epic hospital system, addressing any data quality issues as they arise. Handle internal and external mail related to bookings and referrals, and process routine correspondence efficiently.

What you'll do

Be part of a purpose-driven organisation that prioritises patient care and values every team members contributions. Enjoy the benefits of NHS employment, including structured pay scales and access to development opportunities. Work in a supportive and inclusive environment committed to your growth and progression.

Job responsibilities

This role is not suitable for Sponsorship

Working at ESNEFT

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on sponsorship we are unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold. Full guidance on sponsorship can be found Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Notes

Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.

In line with AfC Terms and Conditions new entrants to NHS will commence on the entry level of the salary

If you require any information in an alternative format or have any access needs for the application process, please contact us.

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 name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Ipswich

Suffolk

United Kingdom

Employer's website

Date posted

11 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Job locations

Ipswich Hospital

Ipswich

Suffolk

United Kingdom

About East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Industry
Health and social care

In their own words

About the company & team

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in the region, employing over 12,000 staff. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester & Ipswich, six community hospitals, clinics and patient's homes. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training. Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFTs core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, procedures and in its practices and to foster positive work relationships. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values of Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan and Staff Standards, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

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