Cygnet
Receptionist – Part Time
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Receptionist – Part Time
Receptionist – Part Time (22.5hrs/week) – Cygnet Hospital Maidstone
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at over 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 65-bed mental health facility for adults, located within 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.
The Role
You will be working 22.5hrs per week, covering 3 days a week on a rota basis, so you’ll need to be flexible.
The ideal candidate must be:
- Adaptable and well-presented
- Friendly, with excellent communication skills
- Capable of performing core reception duties, including:
- Welcoming all visitors / staff
- Maintaining security procedures
- Efficient use of the hospital switchboard
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Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Provide a professional, welcoming reception experience
- Greet visitors and notify the appropriate member of staff of their arrival
- Ensure visitors sign in and out and that patients leaving / returning are correctly recorded
- Answer and transfer all incoming calls, taking messages where necessary
- Sort and distribute post
- Assist with general office duties as required
- Maintain a clean and tidy reception area
- Promote safety and security across the site, ensuring staff comply with protocols
Why Join Cygnet?
We offer: ✅ £17,364 per annum ✅ Free parking and free meals while at work ✅ NHS Discount and Blue Light Card ✅ Opportunities for further learning (excellent apprenticeship scheme) ✅ Flexible working, including overtime opportunities ✅ Regular coaching & appraisal ✅ Expert supervision & peer support
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Person Specification
You are:
- An experienced receptionist / administrator skilled in working with customers/clients
- Organised, naturally helpful, and a good multitasker
- Computer literate (Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, or equivalent)
- Familiar with telephone systems
- Polite, friendly, and approachable, with strong communication skills
- GCSE qualified in Maths & English, demonstrating a good level of numeracy and literacy
- Diligent and accurate, with meticulous attention to detail and an understanding of confidentiality
Note: Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
How to Apply
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