BANK Receptionist (London)

BANK Receptionist

London Bridge Hospital

Various day and night shifts, Monday - Sunday

£12.71/ hour

We are currently recruiting for Receptionists to join our bank pool as part of our Front of House Team at London Bridge Hospital. As part of the team working at the various hospital reception areas, you will be responsible for delivering a service that creates the first and last impressions of every guest or patient who visits the hospital.

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:

• Ensure that all Hospital and Statutory Policies are adhered to at all times

• Be competent and follow the departmental emergency procedures including Fire Alarm, Cardiac Arrest, loss of Switchboard or loss of pager system and any other emergency procedures related to the Front of House. (Including the daily Phone/Pager/Radios testing procedures)

• To maintain the high 5* Service Standards of the patients, visitors, consultants and staff, continually aiming to exceed expectations

• Deal with issues, complaints, requests, and enquiries promptly and courteously, notifying the individuals concerned and follows up accordingly.

• To escort Patients to and from the relevant assigned rooms

• To escort Visitors in/out of any HCA internal premises if required (in hours/out of hours)

• Check the admission list on a daily basis and communicate accordingly with the Porters and Duty Managers - Front of House team and if necessary with Security

• To ensure all relevant information and details are collected on admission stage as per instructions provided

• To be professional and helpful with the out of hours switchboard duties

What you’ll bring:

• Previous experience within a similar, customer/client centric Reception role

• Experience within the healthcare industry or a large corporate business would be advantageous

• Excellent communication skills

Why 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. 

Culture and values  

At 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 individual 

• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion 

• Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness 

• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity 

Reasonable adjustments 

We 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. 

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