CRF Receptionist/Admin
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 09/09/2026
- Closes
- 23/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Receptionist/Administrator at the King's Clinical Research Facility (CRF) in Denmark Hill, London. The role involves being the first point of contact for patients, volunteers, and staff, providing a welcoming presence and essential administrative support. The successful candidate will manage diaries, organise meetings, handle telephone enquiries, and support the clinical team with ordering and general office tasks. This position is crucial for the smooth operation of the research facility.
Essential criteria
- Educated to A Level, NVQ Level 3 or above
- Familiar with Good Clinical Practice & Certification
- Knowledge and Experience
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access), internet and email
- Secretarial/administrative experience (ideally in a healthcare setting)
- Managing diaries and appointments, arranging and servicing meetings, setting up and maintaining files
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in a research environment
- Skills and Competencies
- Knowledge of EPIC
- Good understanding of data protection
- Articulate with advanced written and oral communication skills
- Effective organisation skills, excellent time management, meeting deadlines
- Education and Qualifications
- Educated to A Level, NVQ Level 3 or above
- Familiar with Good Clinical Practice & Certification
- Knowledge and Experience
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access), internet and email
- Secretarial/administrative experience (ideally in a healthcare setting)
- Managing diaries and appointments, arranging and servicing meetings, setting up and maintaining files
- Experience working in a research environment
- Skills and Competencies
- Knowledge of EPIC
- Good understanding of data protection
- Articulate with advanced written and oral communication skills
- Effective organisation skills, excellent time management, meeting deadlines
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £31,554 – £33,270 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
CRF Receptionist/Admin
The closing date is 23 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a receptionist at the King's Clinical Research Facility (CRF). This is an NHS research facility based in Denmark Hill in London which serves a diverse local population and works closely with one of the most distinguished and research-intensive universities in London - Kings College London.
The CRF provides a dedicated, well-equipped and professional environment that enables medical staff and scientists to work together to investigate disease and trial the latest scientific ideas for improving diagnosis and treatment. the CRF provides comfortable clinical accommodation for volunteers and patients participating in studies requiring long-term 24h in-house monitoring as well as facilities for day case visits. it is equipped to cater for complex studies from across the range of medical disciplines and provides close proximity space for clinical research fellows, nurses and allied healthcare professionals.
The receptionist is considered to be the 'face' of the facility and s/he greets all patients and study volunteers, families and staff in a polite, welcoming and efficient manner and will also provide administrative service to patients and researchers.
Main duties of the job
The receptionist and administrator
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