Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

Job Summary

The Receptionist will provide high‑quality administrative and reception support for patients attending Atherleigh Park Hospital and the Wigan Home‑Based Treatment Team. The role includes welcoming and checking in patients within clinic areas, ensuring a positive and efficient first point of contact. The post holder will accurately record patient attendance and clinical outcomes using the PARIS system, supporting smooth clinic operations and contributing to effective patient care.

• Provide an effective appointment‑booking service to ensure patients can arrange future appointments before leaving the department.
• Deliver a confidential, efficient, and patient‑focused reception service, acting as a key point of contact for patients, visitors, and external agencies.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with the general public, nursing and medical staff, and other administrative and clerical colleagues across the Trust.
• Ensure all reception processes and administrative tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner to support the smooth running of the department and maintain a high‑quality service for all users.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, delivering services from more than 122 locations. We provide inpatient and community‑based mental health care for people living in Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work, offering great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills, and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Date posted: 12 February 2026
Pay scheme:
Agenda for change
Band: 2
Salary: £24,465 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract:

Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern:
Full‑time
Reference number: 437‑7764323
Job locations:
Atherleigh Park Hospital, Atherleigh Way, Leigh, WN7 1YS

• Pay enhancements: 30% additional for evenings (8 pm onwards) and Saturdays, 60% additional for Sundays and bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
• Excellent pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Wellbeing programme.
• Blue Light Card discounts.

Essential

• Previous reception experience.
• GCSE C or above in IT, Maths and English.
• Experience of working within NHS (desirable).
• 2+ years of administration background (desirable).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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. Further information is available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

• Employer name:
  Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
• Address:
  Atherleigh Park Hospital, Atherleigh Way, Leigh, WN7 1YS
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