Switchboard Receptionist

Management & support 1586

Vacancy: Switchboard Receptionist

Job Reference: 1586

Location: KIMS Hospital Maidstone

Hours: 37.5 Hours

Closing Date: Friday 3rd January 2020

         KIMS Hospital reserves the right to remove job adverts before the closing date.

Interview Date(s): w/c 6th January 2020.

Job Summary:

As Switchboard receptionist, you will be the first line of contact for telecommunications by answering all calls efficiently, dealing with all enquiries from patients, the public, consultants and staff. If you want to join the KIMS Hospital team, then apply now.

Our Reception staff work varied shifts between the hours of 7am and 8.30pm. Final hours will be discussed prior to interview.

Role Responsibilities include:

  • To demonstrate excellent telephonic customer service skills and be able to handle complex telephone traffic maintaining high levels of courtesy at all times.
  • To have a close awareness of departments including their functions to effectively route calls and communicate information.  Will include awareness of medical phrases and conditions, of clinic times and availability. 
  • To respond to and take ownership of calls from both internal and external customers in a timely efficient and courteous manner.
  • To operate and announce high volume calls to the relevant department in line with the KIMS values.  
  • Be aware of confidentiality and discretion when dealing with patients, visitors, consultants and staff.

Person Specification:

The ideal candidate will have-

•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

•Previous experience within a healthcare customer service setting.

•Excellent organisational skills

  • Good IT skills including Word and Excel

•Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures including Health and Safety

•Demonstrable ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Pension Scheme
  • Private Health Insurance
  • 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
  • Life Assurance
  • Annual Flu Vaccination
  • Free Eye Test

If you do not receive a reply within 1 working week from the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Previous applicants need not apply.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Lily would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 538217 or email lily.harris@kims.org.uk

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.   Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Posted 10th January 2020

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