Bank Receptionist

CYGNET; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong career progression

Expert supervision & support

Employee referral scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Godden Green in Sevenoaks is seeking a friendly, experienced Receptionist to join on a Bank/Casual basis. You will provide a welcoming reception experience, greet visitors, manage sign-in and switchboard, and support the office team in a hospital setting.

The role requires good communication, organisation and confidentiality, with the ability to multitask and adapt to ad-hoc shifts across weekdays and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience as receptionist/administrator
• Polite, friendly & approachable with excellent communication
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Able to multitask and stay organised

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and staff; notify staff of arrivals
• Sign in/out visitors; record patient departures
• Answer and transfer calls, take messages
• Sort post and assist with general admin duties
• Keep reception area tidy and secure

Skills

Customer liaison

Organised multitasking

Microsoft Office

Telephone systems

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Phone systems

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.Cygnet Hospital Godden Green is a private mental health hospital providing specialist acute and PICU services for women in a calm and therapeutic environment.We are looking for 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 to 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.Apply now to enjoy flexibility while reaping the rewards of providing the very best care – and making a huge difference to our service users and their families.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 & 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 liaising with customers/clients• Organised, naturally helpful and a good multi-tasker• Computer literate – including Windows/Word/Excel/Outlook or equivalent• Knowledgeable of telephone systems• Polite, friendly & approachable with excellent communication skills• 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• Flexible working.Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.What next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply