Work with us
ICOM is the oldest Acupuncture College in the UK and has been training acupuncturists for 50 years. Situated in a beautiful old building with an extensive garden in East Grinstead, we pride ourselves on the high quality of our teaching, our small class sizes and the strength of our community of practice.
The following job opportunities are currently available at ICOM.
Clinic Receptionist
(occasional bank cover)
We are seeking a reliable and friendly part-time Receptionist to provide bank cover at our small but busy Acupuncture Clinic in East Grinstead.
Our clinic serves hundreds of patients from the local community each month and also operates as a student teaching clinic, supporting our integrated training college. This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of a welcoming healthcare environment.
This role is ideal for someone who is organised, personable, and enjoys working in a patient-focused.
You will be part of a friendly, professional team and will report to the General Manager. This role is a crucial post within the clinic and will therefore suit a personable and experienced receptionist with strong communication and inter-personal skills. We are looking for an individual who works well within a team but also has the confidence to take initiative when working independently. Excellent organisation skills are important as well as a calm and professional manner.
Main Tasks
- Welcoming patients as ‘front of house’ for the ICOM Clinic. The receptionist must be warm, welcoming, friendly and well presented.
- Responsible for answering telephone calls so an excellent and reliable phone manner is essential
- Booking appointments
- Answering emails
- Calling patients at practitioners’ request
- Filing
- Taking payments from patients
- Opening up the clinic in the morning and closing securely in the evening
- Compiling reports
- Keeping up to date records
- Dealing with student enquiries
- Using Acuity online booking software and MS365 suite
- Washing and drying towels and gowns
- Other ad hoc tasks
Please email your CV to [email protected] if you are interested
Clinic Space Available
We have clinic space available to rent for a qualified self-employed nutritional therapist, psychotherapist, massage therapist or similar. Please email us for more details.

