Receptionist

Front of House ReceptionistThe Wellington Hospital, LondonFull time, 37.5 hours/ weekShifts between 0700 and 1900 Monday-Friday with weekends required on rotationPermanent£14.80/ hour + excellent benefitsWe're looking for a Receptionist to join our Front of House team based at The Wellington Hospital. Our Front of House team is the face of the hospital and plays a crucial role in shaping first impressions, delivering a seamless and welcoming experience for patients, consultants and visitors alike. Operating within a world class private healthcare setting, the team combines exceptional customer service with efficiency, discretion and professionalism, ensuring everyone entering the hospital feels supported, informed and cared for from the very first moment.As a Receptionist, you'll be at the heart of the hospital experience, acting as the first point of contact and setting the tone for every visit. From warmly greeting patients and visitors to coordinating transport, deliveries and essential communications, your role is both varied and impactful. No two days are the same, and you'll work closely with clinical and non clinical teams to ensure the hospital runs smoothly around the clock. This is a highly visible role where your professionalism, calm approach and attention to detail directly contribute to delivering a 5 star service in a fast paced, high standards environment.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 Front of House 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:Provide a warm, professional meet and greet service for patients, visitors and consultantsDirect visitors, staff and doctors to the correct departments efficiently and courteouslyCoordinate deliveries, couriers, shuttle services and taxi bookingsOperate the telephone system and switchboard, delivering a prompt and professional servicePlay an active role in emergency response procedures and maintain a safe, welcoming lobby environmentWhat you'll bring:Previous receptionist experience within a 5 environment or private healthcare settingExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong computer literacy and confidence using multiple systemsThe ability to remain calm, professional and effective under pressureWhy 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. As a Receptionist 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 youPrivate Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitalsPrivate pension contribution which increases with length of serviceSeason Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work schemeGroup Life Assurance from day oneCritical illness coverEnhanced Maternity and Paternity payCorporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The PortlandComprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit youDiscounts with over 800 major retailersCulture and valuesAt HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.Our mission is simple, above all else we're committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individualKindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassionHonesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairnessLoyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignityReasonable adjustmentsWe believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, 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.