Go back Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Receptionist The closing date is 12 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We require a friendly, positive thinking, organised and motivated individual to work as a Receptionist - within the Trusts Hotel Services Team. The role will require you to interact compassionately with patients and carers at all times. The role also requires you to show commitment to and participate in quality improvement activities. You will need to promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions. The post holder is part of a team providing a comprehensive and efficient reception service for all patients, visitors and staff to the services. You will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about patient care putting patients at the heart of everything you do. You will be working in a multi-professional team and will need to be able to think independently and be empathetic. You will be passionate about our business, creating a culture of continuous improvement. You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role . Main duties of the job Candidates must be able to follow and work within defined procedures and have the ability to communicate face to face and by telephone in a helpful manner. You will be required to demonstrate a high level of customer service skills when dealing with potentially distressing situations. Good organisational and time management skills including ability to prioritise effectively are a must. You will need to be passionate and enthusiastic aboutputting patients at the heart of everything you do. You will be working in a multi-professional team and will need to be able to think on the spot and be empathetic. You will be passionate about our business, creating a culture of continuous improvement. The post holder will be based at Lanchester Road Hospital and will be required to work shifts between the hours of 07:00am and 8:00pm including weekends. You should be highly motivated, reliable, and flexible also willing to work at short notice as there may be opportunities for extra hours. Experience of working or volunteering in a mental health and learning disabilities environment is desirable.

Candidates must possess the following:

ITQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification NVQ Level 2 in Customer Service (or to be completed within agreed timescale) Key skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 / GCSE in Maths and English grade C or above About us We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for. We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health. We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it. We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life. Details Date posted 28 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £25,272 a year pro rata, per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 346-EF-114-26-A Job locations Lanchester Road Hospital Durham DH1 5RD United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible. Person Specification . Essential NVQ Level 2 in Customer Service (or to be completed in agreed timescale) Key skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 or O Level / GCSE in Maths and English grade C or above ITQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification Desirable Diploma/NVQ Level 2 Business Administration Experience Essential Experience of working in an administrative role Desirable Experience working in mental health setting Skills & Knowledge Essential Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook) Understanding of confidentiality and the associated legal and policy requirements Must be able to follow and work within defined procedures Demonstrate good customer service skills when dealing with potentially distressing situations Ability to communicate face to face and by telephone in a helpful manner Demonstrate good organisational skills and time management skills including ability to prioritise effectively Personal attributes Essential Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team Able to remain calm and productive under pressure Committed to continual quality and service improvement Self-aware and committed to personal development Ability to cope with routine tasks with attention to detail Ability to work using own initiative and without supervision Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities Person Specification . Essential NVQ Level 2 in Customer Service (or to be completed in agreed timescale) Key skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 or O Level / GCSE in Maths and English grade C or above ITQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification Desirable Diploma/NVQ Level 2 Business Administration Experience Essential Experience of working in an administrative role Desirable Experience working in mental health setting Skills & Knowledge Essential Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook) Understanding of confidentiality and the associated legal and policy requirements Must be able to follow and work within defined procedures Demonstrate good customer service skills when dealing with potentially distressing situations Ability to communicate face to face and by telephone in a helpful manner Demonstrate good organisational skills and time management skills including ability to prioritise effectively Personal attributes Essential Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team Able to remain calm and productive under pressure Committed to continual quality and service improvement Self-aware and committed to personal development Ability to cope with routine tasks with attention to detail Ability to work using own initiative and without supervision Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Employer details Employer name Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Address Lanchester Road Hospital Durham DH1 5RD United Kingdom Employer's website https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Address Lanchester Road Hospital Durham DH1 5RD United Kingdom Employer's website https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer contact details For questions about the job, contact: Hotel Services Supervisor Lisa Gooding lgooding@nhs.net 01914415726 Details Date posted 28 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £25,272 a year pro rata, per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 346-EF-114-26-A Job locations Lanchester Road Hospital Durham DH1 5RD United Kingdom Supporting documents Privacy notice Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)