Receptionist

Job Description Receptionist Location: Berkshire Independent Hospital, Reading Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Full-time **Salary**: Depending on experience + Benefits Summary: The Berkshire Independent Hospital is one of Berkshire’s leading private hospitals with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare, treatments and services. The hospital, built in 1993, has 43 individual patient rooms all with en suite facilities. By investing in advanced medical technology, the hospital offers a wide range of treatments and services. The three fully equipped theatres with a seven-bedded recovery area are particularly suitable for orthopaedic procedures offered, such as arthroscopy, hip and knee replacement, spinal discectomy. A dedicated day surgery suite is suitable for minor surgery and endoscopy. The role: We currently had a great opportunity for an Receptionist to join our team at Berkshire Independent Hospital, based in Reading. The Receptionist will work as part of the Reception Team, to support with appointments and enquiries. You will be an integral part of a team who are committed to delivering the highest quality outcomes in a supported environment, where you will be valued for your skills and expertise. The Receptionist will be expected to deliver a first class service to patients, consultants and colleagues. What you’ll bring with you: - Proven experience in administration and customer service - Keyboard Skills - Good attention to detail and accuracy - The ability to make decisions and use your initiative - Strong communication skill - A flexible and positive attitude **Benefits**: - 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays - Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options - Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period - Flexible shift patterns available where possible - Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies - Private Healthcare for you and dependents includes online GP - Life Assurance (Death in Service) - Free Training and Development via the Academy - Free Parking on site for workers (where possible) - Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible) - Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal - Book discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portal - The Blue Light Card Scheme - Attractive enhancement rates for permanent and bank work: 30%-100% for evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays About Us: Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS. We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’. ACX We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.