NHS

Receptionist


PayCompetitive
LocationLiverpool/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: A1429-25-0001?language=en&page=43&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      An exciting opportunity has become available within our Reception team at Westmoreland GP Centre, we are looking for a receptionist to join our team! The Practice is situated in North Liverpool with close transport links, were we offer care to almost 12,000 patients.

      We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who thrives in working as part of a team, the department is fast paced but very friendly, and although we are a busy Practice we like to ensure our staff enjoy their time at work.

      Main duties of the job

      The successful candidate will be responsible for providing care navigation to patients. Duties will include face to face interaction, telephone enquiries and various administration tasks. You will undertake all aspects of the receptionist role and work effectively within a team dynamic.

      About us

      The Practice is on the grounds of Aintree University Hospital and consists of 5 Partners, 4 salaried GPs, 3 ANPs, 1 Paediatric ANP, 2 Mental Health ANPs, 2 Practice Nurses, Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Paramedic, Physio Therapist and 2 HCAs plus a full administration and reception team.

      Details

      Date posted

      20 May 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £12.50 an hour

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Part-time, Job share

      Reference number

      A1429-25-0001

      Job locations

      Westmoreland GP Centre, Aintree University Hospital

      Longmoor Lane

      Liverpool

      Merseyside

      L9 7AL


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      The following are the core responsibilities of the Receptionist. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

      Maintain and monitor the practice appointment system.

      Process personal, telephone and e-requests for appointments.

      Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately.

      Signpost patients to the correct service.

      Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, team members and external agencies.

      Clinically code data on the clinical system.

      Photocopy documentation as required.

      Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as required.

      Input data into patients healthcare records as necessary.

      Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner.

      Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times.

      Monitor and maintain the reception area and notice boards.

      Support all clinical staff with general tasks as requested.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      The following are the core responsibilities of the Receptionist. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

      Maintain and monitor the practice appointment system.

      Process personal, telephone and e-requests for appointments.

      Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately.

      Signpost patients to the correct service.

      Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, team members and external agencies.

      Clinically code data on the clinical system.

      Photocopy documentation as required.

      Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as required.

      Input data into patients healthcare records as necessary.

      Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner.

      Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times.

      Monitor and maintain the reception area and notice boards.

      Support all clinical staff with general tasks as requested.

      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Working with the general public.
      • Experience of administration duties.

      Desirable

      • Working within General Practice.

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • GCSE Maths and English grade 4 (C) or above.
      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Working with the general public.
      • Experience of administration duties.

      Desirable

      • Working within General Practice.

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • GCSE Maths and English grade 4 (C) or above.

      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

      Westmoreland GP Centre

      Address

      Westmoreland GP Centre, Aintree University Hospital

      Longmoor Lane

      Liverpool

      Merseyside

      L9 7AL


      Employer's website

      https://www.westmorelandgpcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Westmoreland GP Centre

      Address

      Westmoreland GP Centre, Aintree University Hospital

      Longmoor Lane

      Liverpool

      Merseyside

      L9 7AL


      Employer's website

      https://www.westmorelandgpcentre.co.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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