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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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