
Receptionist
Job Description
Posted on: February 19, 2026
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are looking for a confident Receptionist with a passion for delivering outstanding service. You’ll be working 36 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Sherwood. Cygnet Hospital Sherwood is our state-of-the-art PICU and Acute hospital for men, in Nottinghamshire. The service features three wards, including a 12 bed PICU ward and two 16 bed acute wards. Cygnet Hospital Sherwood has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and will support the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment. Your Day-to-Day…
- Provide a professional, welcoming reception experience
- Greet visitors & notify the appropriate member of staff of their arrival
- Ensure visitors sign in & out, and that patients leaving & returning are recorded appropriately
- Answer & transfer all incoming calls and take messages where appropriate
- Sort & distribute post, and assist with general office duties as required
- Keep the reception area clean & tidy
- Promote the safety & security of all site users and ensure all staff comply with security protocols.
You are…
- An experienced receptionist/administrator used to liaising with customers/clients
- Organised, naturally helpful and a good multi-tasker
- Computer literate – including Windows/Word/Excel/Outlook or equivalent
- Knowledgeable of telephone systems
- Polite, friendly & approachable with excellent communication skills
- GCSE Maths and English qualified, with a good level of numeracy and literacy
- Diligent & accurate, with an eye for detail and an understanding of confidentiality.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- £12.71 Per Hour
- Strong career progression opportunities
- Expert supervision & support
- Employee referral scheme
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. What next? If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply
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