Cygnet Hospital Woking offers a range of mental health services for men and women. Cygnet Lodge Woking, our sister hospital close by, provides a high dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men and extends our care pathway.
We are looking for a friendly and experienced Receptionist to join our team on a part time basis to provide a professional, welcoming reception experience.
You will be working 16 hours per week covering Thursday and Friday between 7.30am – 4.00pm and may be asked to work across both sites.
This role will be based in a fast paced hospital setting, so the ability to process information quickly in a calm and controlled manner at all times is essential.
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 reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.
Your Day-to-Day…
* Be responsible for all initial contacts
* Greet visitors & notify the appropriate member of staff of their arrival
* Provide comprehensive Reception cover and deputize for Reception Lead when required.
* Provide comprehensive Hospital Administration Cover
* 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 with at least 1 or more years of experience working as a Receptionist
* Organised, naturally helpful and good at multitasking
* Computer literate – including Windows/Word/Excel/Outlook or equivalent
* Knowledgeable of telephone systems
* Polite, friendly & approachable with excellent c
* GCSE Maths and English qualified, with a good level of numeracy and literacy
* Diligent & accurate, with an eye for detail and an understanding of confidentiality.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
* Strong career progression opportunities
* Expert supervision & support
* Employee referral scheme
* Employee Discount Scheme
* Company pension scheme
* Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
* Health Cash Plan
* Subsidised meals on duty
* For further details on all our benefits, please visit https://cygnetjobs.co.uk/benefits/
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check