Receptionist - Part Time

Cygnet Hospital Woking, GU21 2QS April 22, 2026 Part Time

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Cygnet Hospital Woking offers a range of mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery

We are looking for a friendly and experienced Receptionist to join our team on a part time basis to provide a professional, welcoming reception experience.

You will be working 16hrs per week, Thursday & Friday 7.30am – 4pm

This role will be based in a fast paced hospital setting, so the ability to process information quickly in a calm and controlled manner at all times is essential.

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. 

You’re Day-to-Day...

  • Provide a professional, welcoming reception experience

  • Comply with strict and robust security protocols

  • 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 with at least 1 or more years of experience working as a Receptionist

  • Organised, naturally helpful and good at multitasking

  • Computer literate – including Windows/Word/Excel/Outlook or equivalent

  • Knowledgeable of telephone systems

  • Polite, friendly & approachable with excellent c

  • 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

  • £11,648 per annum salary

  • Strong career progression opportunities

  • Expert supervision & support

  • Employee referral scheme

  • Employee Discount Scheme

  • Company pension scheme

  • Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

  • Health Cash Plan

  • Subsidised meals on duty

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check

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