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

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. You’ll 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.

You’ll 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 more information, including a job description and an application form, please click on the 'Apply' button to be redirected to our stcolumbashospice.org.uk website.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Rad Dys. Contact details are on our website.

This post requires the post holder to have a criminal record check (Disclosure Scotland) at Standard level. An application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before the successful candidate can begin in post. The Hospice will pay the cost for this check.