Bank Receptionist

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Cygnet Hospital Beckton is a service for women with complex mental health needs. Situated in the East End of London, the hospital has four different specialist wards including PICU, acute admissions and personality disorder services.

We are looking for a friendly and experienced Receptionist to join our team on a Bank/Casual basis to provide reception cover as and when required.

You'll be working ad-hoc shifts, Monday to Sunday in a hospital setting, helping provide a safe, welcoming environment for colleagues, visitors and the people in our care.

The ideal candidate must be adaptable and well presented with a friendly disposition with excellent communication skills. Duties will include welcoming all visitors / staff, maintaining security procedures and effective use of the hospital switchboard.

Your Day-to-Day...

• Provide a professional, welcoming reception experience
  
• Greet visitors & notify the appropriate member of staff of their arrival
  
• Ensure visitors sign in & out, and that patients leaving & returning are recorded appropriately
  
• Answer & transfer all incoming calls and take messages where appropriate
  
• Sort & distribute post, and assist with general office duties as required
  
• Keep the reception area clean & tidy
  
• Promote the safety & security of all site users and ensure all staff comply with security protocols
  

You are...

• An experienced receptionist/administrator used to working with customers/clients
  
• Organised, naturally helpful & a good multi-tasker
  
• Computer literate - including Windows/Word/Excel/Outlook or equivalent
  
• Knowledgeable of telephone systems
  
• Polite, friendly & approachable with excellent communication skills
  
• GCSE Maths & English qualified, with a good level of numeracy & literacy
  
• Diligent & accurate, with an eye for detail & an understanding of confidentiality
  

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

• £13.30 per hour plus Holiday Allowance
  
• Flexible working
  
• Free Parking
  
• Employee Discount Scheme
  
• DBS paid
  
• Regular coaching and support
  
• Subsidised meals
  

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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