Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Our Practice is looking for an energetic and reliable Receptionist to help support our team by greeting visitors, booking appointments, general admin tasks and answering phones. The Receptionist is responsible for helping keep the Practice clean, open and safe, and is also expected to create a positive impression of the company and greet guests in a friendly manner. The successful candidate will have excellent customer service skills, previous experience working in admin an advantage but not essential, but must have a great attitude and a willingness to learn. The role is for a minimum of 6 months, Maternity cover.
Responsibilities:
- Provide an excellent experience to all patients and customers.
- Serve as the initial point of contact for patients and visitors.
- Answer the telephone in a professional manner.
- Greet visitors in a friendly manner.
- Book appointments and any follow up treatment.
- Answer general administrative questions or direct them to the appropriate party.
- Deal with some admin responsibility.
- Quickly resolve issues related to phone, emails or paperwork.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 months
Part-time hours: 24 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Receptionist roles across Cootes Veterinary Clinic's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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