Theatre Reception​/Admin Clerk

Job Summary

Working alongside medical/nursing and administrative colleagues to provide a range of admin/clerical and reception support to theatre staff and clinical staff in accordance with relevant policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.

To be first point of contact for the department, receive patients and visitors to the Treatment Centre, ensuring their customer service needs are provided for. Manage Patient Waiting lists and ensure patients are assigned/booked to the correct specialty. To provide a range of administrative and clerical duties to the theatre staff, including filing, data entry and excel spreadsheets.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe. With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year. At MFT, we believe in teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone belongs, where ideas are heard, and contribution is valued.

We offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others. Your role matters and you are part of something bigger from day one.

• Date posted 05 March 2026
• Pay scheme Agenda for change
• Band Band 3
• Salary £24,937 to £26,598 a year Per annum, pro rata
• Contract Permanent
• Working pattern Part-time
• Reference number 349-WTWA-7852238C-RL4
• Job locations Withington Hospital, Nell Lane, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2LR

Job responsibilities

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Essential

• Previous experience of working with office systems and procedures.
• Experience of working within a team and independently.
• Good level of written and spoken English.
• Accuracy of typing.
• Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner—both written and verbal.
• Ability to demonstrate organisational skills including time management, prioritisation, and the ability to complete a task.

Desirable

• Customer Service Course

• Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
• Address Withington Hospital, Nell Lane, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2LR
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