Volunteer Receptionist

Volunteer Receptionist

The closing date is 30 March 2026

An exciting opportunity has come available for a Volunteer Receptionist to undertake reception-related duties, which will include welcoming visitors to the Grounded Research Hub, taking receipt of deliveries and answering telephone queries. There will be some additional administrative tasks to help the effective running of the building and helping members of the team as requested.

The volunteer will be a key point of contact for anyone either visiting or phoning Grounded Research and will be an integral part of the team.

The volunteer is required to work within the list of tasks identified as follows:

• General reception duties, to include: welcoming all visitors to the building, making refreshments, answering the phone, and accepting deliveries to the building.
• Setting up the meeting room as required for bookings
• Checking stocks of stationery and kitchen supplies
• Photocopying
• Helping to complete daily building checks as directed e.g. fire, water outlets
• Help administering the Grounded Research electronic diary
• Maintain a clean and tidy working environment for the reception office, kitchen area and other areas as required
• Filing
• Supporting the Research Delivery Team as required, e.g. printing and collation of research information packs, helping to put together study materials and other equipment for staff to take to conferences/events
• Tasks to be undertaken will be agreed with the volunteer subject to hours being worked and based on previous experience. Volunteers will be trained in local processes to help with their role.
• Note:
  
  this is not a clinical research role.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below.

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The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./tchandbook

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

• Warm, friendly and professional approach
• Ability to work as a team member
• Be punctual and reliable
• Previous experience of an administrative role
• Previous experience in a receptionist role
• Previous experience of using Microsoft Office packages, e.g. Word, Outlook

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.

Tickhill Road Hospital site, Tickhill Road