Receptionist
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26,510.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26510.00 - £26510.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 January 2026 |
| Location: | Oldbury, B68 9AG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0233-26-0174 |
Summary
Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its 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 friendly, professional Receptionist with a passion for making a difference to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Oldbury. At Cygnet Hospital Oldbury, you will be working 40 hours per week, working shifts and weekends, helping provide a safe, welcoming environment for colleagues, visitors and the people in our care. Cygnet Hospital Oldbury: The service has two wards, a 12-bed PICU ward and a 15-bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Oldbury has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment. Were focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Individuals can step down through the pathways available within Cygnet services. Referrals can come to us from all areas, including other acute services and prison services. Your day-to-day at Cygnet Hospital Oldbury: 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 & take messages where appropr iate Sort & distribute post Assist with general office duties as required Keep the reception area clean & tidy Promote the safety & security of all site users & ensure all staff comply with security protocols Why Cygnet? Well offer you Salary: £26,510 per annum Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Employee referral scheme Pension scheme You are... An experienced receptionist/administrator used to working with customers/clients - ideally within the healthcare sector. Organised, naturally helpful & a good multi-tasker Computer literate including Windows/Word/Excel/Outlook or equivalent Knowledgeable of telephone systems and maintaining a professional telephone manner. Polite, friendly & approachable with excellent communication skills GCSE Maths & English qualified, with a good level of numeracy & literacy Diligent & accurate, with an eye for detail & an understanding of confidentiality Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply