Clinic Receptionist & Administrative Assistant - Renal

Overview

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT – Clinic Receptionist & Administrative Assistant (Renal)

The closing date is 20 February 2026.

A vacancy has arisen in the Renal Department at Doncaster Royal Infirmary for a receptionist/administrative assistant.

You should have effective communication skills with the ability to multi-task and work as part of a team. You will be enthusiastic, professional, compassionate and competent with a willingness to contribute ideas to provide the very best patient-centred care. A flexible approach to work, including working across the Trust sites, is an essential part of the post.

Previous experience of working within a hospital environment and reception duties with knowledge of medical terminology would be an advantage although not essential as full training will be given.

A minimum of three GCSEs or equivalent at grade 4 or above (grade C or above) are essential including English and Mathematics (or equivalent). You should also have demonstrable working knowledge of core Microsoft packages including Word.

To provide reception and administrative support including audio typing for the Renal Department. The post holder will work in a busy outpatient environment, and will be well organised in order to plan, prioritise and manage high volumes of work to meet tight deadlines. Excellent communication, computer and customer-facing skills are also essential along with practiced Word and Excel skills, combined with a strong attention to detail.

A flexible approach to work, including covering planned leave and working across the Trust sites when required.

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please follow the link UK Visas and Immigration -  Please note that from 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

• Minimum of 3 GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade 4 or above (grade C or above) or equivalent qualification or relevant experience
• OCR/RSA/NVQ Level II or completion of a Business and Administrative Level II Apprenticeship or demonstrable equivalent qualification and experience in keyboard skills and typing

• Previous experience working in a clerical/administrative role
• Demonstrable working knowledge of core Microsoft packages including Word
• Previous experience of working in a patient facing area
• Previous hospital or NHS experience working in a clerical/administrative role
• Knowledge of medical terminology

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.

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT