Receptionist

Salary: Marie Curie Pay Scale, aligned with AFC Band 2 £22,720 pro rata per annum

Hours/Contract: Permanent – 22.5 hours per week

Based: Cardiff Hospice

Closing date: 9th May 2024

Interview date: TBC

As a receptionist, you will be based at Marie Hospice, Cardiff and the Vale. You will be the first point of contact for patients, visitors, and staff. You will oversee all front of house administration processes, ensuring accuracy and correctness. You will also work within the wider Administration team, providing wider support when required. You will be organised, empathetic and resilient. You will also apply exceptional attention to detail to ensure accurate record keeping.

Marie Curie Benefits Package :

• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Help with childcare cost (T & C’s apply)
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance – for all employees
• Eye care - (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)
• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme

‘What's in it for you’

• Annual leave allowance:
  • England and Wales = 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Continuous Professional development – (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
• Industry leading training programmes
• Flexible Working
• Free DBS/PVG/Access NI
• Free Uniform
• Generous enhancements.
• BAND 2 Scotland & Wales
  • 44% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am)
  • 88% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays

What we are looking for :

• Organised
• Exceptional Communicator
• Calm
• Empathetic
• Resilient

To view the job description please click here

To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

For more information or an informal chat please contact Joanna Everson at Joanna.Everson@mariecurie.org.uk

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

We’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

This role will be subject to receiving a standard DBS criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.