199750 Receptionist

VACANCY - Receptionist

22.5 hours per week: Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays  

Permanent / Part Time

Hospice Band 2

£24,365 pro-rata (based on 37.5 hours per week), rising to £25,368 pro-rata (following review & satisfactory performance)

+ Unsocial enhancement + Pension

Redefining hospice care: St Columba's exists to give everyone who needs it the very best hospice care. We're an independent charity at the heart of our local community, offering free, flexible and person-centred palliative care and support to our patients and their families. We currently have the following opportunity to join the Hospice team:

We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and experienced receptionist to join our Reception team on a part-time permanent basis. This is a key role, providing a welcoming first point of contact to patients and their families, and to all visitor to the Hospice, whilst operating a switchboard in a warm, confident and professional manner.

The ideal candidate will have previous reception experience, strong customer service skills, and the ability to deal with a wide range of people. Youll be able to communicate with others in a warm, friendly and helpful manner, both face-to-face and on the telephone, and assist others in a friendly and empathetic way.

Youll have the ability to deal with difficult situations calmly and professionally, and through your flexible approach, you will adapt to a range of tasks in an often-changing and unpredictable environment. You will support and be supported by a team of volunteer receptionists, so experience of working with volunteers would be an advantage.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Rad Dys on:

For more information, including a job description and an application form, please visit our website at:  www.stcolumbashospice.org.uk or email jobs@stcolumbashospice.org.uk 

To apply, please complete a St Columba's Hospice Application Form and return by email to jobs@stcolumbashospice.org.uk 

More information, including a job description and application form can be found on the Hospice website at:

Receptionist St Columbas Hospice Palliative Care, Edinburgh (stcolumbashospice.org.uk)