NHS

Medical Receptionist


PayCompetitive
LocationScunthorpe/England
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: A2046-25-0001?language=en&page=54&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      We currently have a vacancy for a Medical Receptionist. The role, though rewarding, will also be busy therefore the successful applicant must be able to remain calm in a fast-paced environment and have excellent customer service and problem-solving skills. We are looking for someone who is flexible and is willing to go above and beyond within their role. We are a friendly and welcoming team who strive for high standards of patient care.

      Previous experience as a Medical Receptionist is essential. Experience working on clinical computerised systems, particularly SystmOne and using AccuRx is also desirable.

      The role is a set half day shift pattern, Monday to Friday with a mix of shifts being either 8am to 1.30pm or 1pm to 6.30pm. The successful applicant must be able to cover both of these shift patterns. The total hours for the role per week are 27.5.

      The vacancy may close earlier if sufficient applications are received.

      Main duties of the job

      To provide a high standard of Reception service to our patients, including dealing with enquiries promptly, efficiently, and courteously.

      About us

      You will be joining a friendly and forward thinking GP Practice. Our current patient population is over 10,500 and we have five General Practitioners plus a wide range of clinical and administrative staff.The successful candidate will receive ongoing training and will work within a team of ten receptionists.

      Details

      Date posted

      18 July 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £12.60 an hour

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Part-time

      Reference number

      A2046-25-0001

      Job locations

      1 Orchid Rise

      Scunthorpe

      DN15 7AN


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of reception duties and the provision of general support to the multidisciplinary team. Duties can include but are not limited to, greeting and directing patients, effective use of the appointment system, booking appointments, processing of information including prescription requests, and assisting patients as required. To act as the central point of contact for patients, the distribution of information, messages and enquiries for the clinical team, liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of reception duties and the provision of general support to the multidisciplinary team. Duties can include but are not limited to, greeting and directing patients, effective use of the appointment system, booking appointments, processing of information including prescription requests, and assisting patients as required. To act as the central point of contact for patients, the distribution of information, messages and enquiries for the clinical team, liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers.

      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Previous experience of working as a Medical Receptionist in a GP Practice

      Desirable

      • Experience in using SystmOne and Accurx

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

      Desirable

      • Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Customer Service
      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Previous experience of working as a Medical Receptionist in a GP Practice

      Desirable

      • Experience in using SystmOne and Accurx

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

      Desirable

      • Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Customer Service

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Church Lane Medical Centre

      Address

      1 Orchid Rise

      Scunthorpe

      DN15 7AN


      Employer's website

      https://www.churchlanemcscunthorpe.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Church Lane Medical Centre

      Address

      1 Orchid Rise

      Scunthorpe

      DN15 7AN


      Employer's website

      https://www.churchlanemcscunthorpe.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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