Band 3 Support Receptionist - Bristol
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 03/09/2026
- Closes
- 17/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This advert explicitly states that sponsorship is not offered.
The source advert contains explicit wording ruling out sponsorship for this specific role. Consider other live roles at the same band from sponsorship-friendly trusts.
“This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role is for a Band 3 Support Receptionist to join the administration team, providing front of house reception and post room duties across various sites in North and Central Bristol. The post holder will be the central point of contact for the building, dealing with members of the public, carers, and service users. It involves administrative tasks, PC skills, and some aspects of contract management, health & safety, and fire management. Training will be provided for bespoke systems.
Key responsibilities
- Provide front of house reception and post room duties, acting as a central point of contact.
- Deal directly with members of the public, carers, service users, and their families.
- Perform administrative tasks including processing post, handling calls, taking messages, and maintaining filing systems.
- Provide secretarial and clerical support, including typing, data management, and diary coordination.
- Support the Facilities Management Team with aspects of Contract Management, Health & Safety Risk Assessments, Fire Management, and Minute Taking.
Essential criteria
- Good IT skills - competent in Word, Excel, Internet, Email, Data Input, Room bookings (training provided)
- Administrative skills - filing, setting up new systems, taking messages
- Able to organise and maintain a busy reception
- Strong sense of quality and customer focus
- Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times.
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of mental health issues
- Experience of working in a mental health environment
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Band 3 Support Receptionist - Bristol
The closing date is 17 September 2026
Job summary
Band 3: SUPPORT RECEPTIONIST
Support for sites based in North and Central Bristol
**** An opportunity has arisen for a Front of House Support Receptionist to join our friendly administration team.
Our receptions are open & staffed between 09:00 and 17:00 Monday to Friday. There can be no variation of these hours.
The post holder will be required to provide cover for reception/post room duties at SFM West Admin North sites. Support for West Admin North controls Assurances
Sites include
- Gloucester House at Southmead Hospital.
- The Greenway Centre in Southmead, Bristol.
- Campbell House, a Central Bristol location just behind the Bristol Royal Infirmary.
- FM Hub, Chapel Way St Anne's, Bristol.
- Speedwell Clinic, Whitefield Road, Bristol.
Right to Work in the UK: This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.
Main duties of the job
Training at each base will be provided in respect of the role and on bespoke systems i.e. room bookings.
The role will provide a central point of contact for the building or site, as well as provision o
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