Receptionist - Part Time

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Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 65 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the new Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone.

We are looking for a friendly and experienced Receptionist to join our team on a part time basis to provide a professional and welcoming reception experience.

You will be working 22.5hrs, covering 3 days a week on a rota basis so will need to be flexible.

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.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organization that cares about helping people.

You're 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 & take messages where appropriate
  
• Sort & distribute post
  
• Assist with general office duties as required
  
• Keep the reception area clean & tidy
  
• Promote the safety & security of all site users & ensure all staff comply with security protocols
  

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

• £ 17,364 per annum
  
• Free parking and free meals whilst at work
  
• NHS Discount and the Blue Light Card
  
• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
  
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
  
• Regular coaching & appraisal
  
• Expert supervision & peer support
  

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
  

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

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