Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 65 bed mental health facility for adults situated in 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.

You will work 3 days/22.5hrs a week every Monday, Thursday and Friday between 08:30am – 16:30pm. The days are fixed and will include working bank holidays.

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 being part of an organization that cares about helping people.

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
• Assist with general office duties as required
• Keep the reception area clean & tidy
• Promote the safety & security of all site users & ensure all staff comply with security protocols

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Free parking and free meals whilst at work
• NHS Discount and the Blue Light Card
• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme
• Recruitment referrals

 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

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.