Receptionist

London Bridge Hospital, 27 Tooley St, London SE1 2PR

Fixed Term until January 2025

Full time, 37.5 hours/week. Monday – Friday, 0700-1500/ 1230-2030

Up to £24,000 per annum + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)

We are currently recruiting for a Receptionist to join our Front of House Team at our London Bridge Hospital on a fixed term basis. As part of the team working at the various hospital reception areas, you will be responsible for delivering a service that creates the first and last impressions of every guest or patient who visits the hospital.

Above all else, we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life. It’s this guiding vision that influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Other’s may think this is just a role in our Materials team, but to us, you’ll be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose, one that helps improve lives on a daily basis.

What you’ll do:

• Meeting and greeting all patients and visitors upon their arrival at the hospital
• Provide a pleasant and efficient telephone service for patients, doctors, visitors, staff and any other callers, directing calls to the correct department as required
• Co-ordinate all deliveries and couriers to the hospital
• Ensure all required log books are kept completed and up to date
• Carry out any other reasonable task as required by the Supervisor or Head Receptionist

What you’ll bring:

• Previous experience within a similar, customer/client centric Reception role
• Experience within the healthcare industry or a large corporate business would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

By caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. You’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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