Receptionist

Location: RDM Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU

We are looking for a friendly, organised Receptionist to be the first point of contact for visitors, patients, and staff at OCMR. You will manage the reception desk, handle phone and email enquiries, support room bookings and deliveries, and provide general administrative support to both the department and a busy clinical service.

You should be educated to A level (or equivalent), confident using Outlook, Word and Excel, and able to communicate clearly and professionally with a wide range of people. You will need excellent attention to detail, a strong sense of confidentiality, and the ability to stay calm and organised while managing multiple tasks. Empathy, reliability, and a commitment to providing a high standard of service to patients are essential.

Previous experience in a similar role or in a University/NHS setting is desirable.

This is a variable hours appointment on a fixed-term contract, based at the University of Oxford Centre for Clinical Magnetic Resonance Research (OCMR), John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and a supporting statement explaining how you meet the selection criteria for the post.

Previous applicants need not apply. Only applications received before 12.00 midday on 27 March 2026 can be considered. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 10 April 2026. 

The University of Oxford offers an attractive range of competitive benefits available to all staff for both work and personal life - https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education. No applicant or members of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

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