Receptionist
- Employer
- ID Medical
- Location
- Barnsley, s752ep
- Contract
- Bank
- Posted
- 5 October 2026
- Closing date
- 16 October 2026
Role overview
About the role ID Medical is looking for a friendly, organised and professional Receptionist to support our Children & Young Peoples Autism Assessment Service. The service provides autism diagnostic assessments for children and young people from across Barnsley.
Clinics are delivered at weekends. As the first point of contact for children, young people and their families attending the service, you will play an important role in creating a welcoming, calm and supportive environment.
Welcome children, young people and their families to the clinic and complete arrival/check-in processes. Provide clear information and directions to families attending appointments.
Liaise with clinicians and the wider clinic team to support the smooth running of the clinic. Monitor the reception and waiting areas throughout the day.
Respond appropriately and sensitively to queries from parents and carers. Support clinicians with general administrative tasks where required.
Maintain patient confidentiality and handle information in accordance with NHS information governance requirements. Escalate any concerns, incidents or safeguarding matters in accordance with agreed procedures.
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Support the team with appointment queries, delays, cancellations and non-attendance where required. Help ensure the clinic environment remains welcoming, organised and suitable for children and young people with a range of communication, sensory and additional needs.
We are looking for someone who is: Friendly, approachable and confident communicating with children, young people and families. Calm and professional, particularly when supporting families who may be anxious or require additional assistance.
Highly organised with good attention to detail. Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team.
Confident using IT systems and completing administrative tasks. Reliable and able to work independently within a weekend clinic environment.
The service provides autism diagnostic assessments for children and young people from across Barnsley. Clinics are delivered at weekends.
Weekend availability is essential for this role. You will: