Part Time Receptionist / Switchboard Operator 

Location Northampton, Northamptonshire

Salary: From £22,373 Per annum , Pro Rata. - as of 1st April 2024

Hours 21.00 Per week including the shifts times below on a mixed rota shift pattern

Rolling 2 week Rota

Week 1 - Mon and Tues 1pm - 7pm Fri Sat and Sunday 7am until 1pm

Week 2 - Wed and Thursday 1pm until 7pm 

St Andrew’s Healthcare Security Department is looking to recruit a Receptionist to work within the Northamptonshire site.  The successful candidate will be highly motivated and able to take control of difficult situations in a professional manner. You will have excellent communication and customer service skills, be smart and presentable and work well in a team.

You will be the face of the hospital and be stationed in the reception meeting and greeting all visitors to the site, as well as controlling access for all staff. Access control will also involve taking charge of issuing keys and alarms as well as several remote intercom systems. You will also be responsible for the operation of the local switchboard system and for the prompt communication emergency incidents.

The ability to work under pressure is essential. You will be required to multitask throughout the day, to cover all reception duties and provide a professional and effective switchboard/reception service. Additional duties include post sorting, general administration duties including typing and collating of reports, photocopying and laminating.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and able to take control of difficult situations in a professional manner. You will have excellent communication and customer service skills, be smart and presentable and work well in a team

Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including: Pension; Sickness policy on par with the NHS; Access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes; 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 41 after 10 years' service; Life cover; Electric Car lease scheme; Cycle to work scheme; Healthcare cash plan; Free parking; Paid DBS application; Access to free vocational qualifications. On-site facilities such as gym and swimming pool access and cafés all set within beautiful grounds.