Receptionist

CYGNET; Oldham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Employee discount

Job summary

Cygnet Kenney House in Oldham is seeking an experienced receptionist to join our hospital reception team. You will welcome visitors, manage sign-ins, answer calls, and support daily admin tasks to ensure a smooth operation.

The role requires excellent communication, confidentiality, and a patient-focused approach. Full-time, 42 hours per week on a rota basis, with potential weekend shifts and DBS checks.

Qualifications

• Experience as a receptionist/administrator, liaising with customers/clients.
• GCSE Maths and English at a good level.
• Computer literacy: Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional, welcoming reception experience.
• Greet visitors and notify staff on arrival; manage sign-in/out.
• Answer and transfer calls, take messages as needed.
• Sort and distribute post; assist with general office duties.
• Keep the reception area clean and secure.

Skills

Reception

Customer service

Administration

Microsoft Office

Telephone systems

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Windows OS

Outlook

Microsoft Excel

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.We are looking for a confident Receptionist with a passion for delivering outstanding ServiceYou’ll be working 42 hours a week (Covering shift patterns 6am - 2pm and 1pm - 9pm on a rota basis this may include weekend working) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Kenney HouseCygnet Kenney House is our hospital for women, located in Oldham. The services provide a safe and secure care pathway for women with mental health need and are now open.We have collaborated with the NHS to develop services to support women from the North West to be treated closer to home. There are three wards at Cygnet Kenney House; Billington Ward, a 12 bed specialist Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Baldock Ward, a 16 bed Acute service and Harben Ward, a 16 bed mental health rehabilitation and recovery service.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 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• 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…• £28,050 Per Annum• Strong career progression opportunities• Expert supervision & support• Employee referral scheme• Pension scheme• “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount savingPlease 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