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Cygnet Hospital Beckton is a service for women with complex mental health needs. Situated in the East End of London, the hospital has four different specialist wards including PICU, acute admissions and personality disorder services
We are looking for a 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 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.
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 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
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
£13.30 per hour plus Holiday Allowance
Flexible working
Free Parking
Employee Discount Scheme
DBS paid
Regular coaching and support
Subsidised meals
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
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Welcome to Cygnet!
Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.
