GP Receptionist

High Pastures Surgery

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Receptionist to join our friendly, welcoming, and supportive team. We are seeking a hard-working person, who is committed to and has a genuine interest in helping patients, and who enjoys contributing to the delivery of high-quality health care.

This is a permanent position but is subject to successfully completing a 6 month probationary period.

Main duties of the job

A GP receptionist plays a crucial role in creating a positive experience for patients and supporting the overall efficiency of the GP surgery.

The ability to communicate effectively, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and maintain professionalism are key attributes for success in this role.

About us

High Pastures is one of the largest practices in South Sefton with over 10,000 patients, 4 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GP's, 2 Physician Associates & 2 Practice Nurses. We are committed to providing high quality, friendly and personal primary care, whilst protecting a healthy work-life balance.

We are a member of the South Sefton Primary Care Network. We are also a training practice, hosting junior and student doctors.

We enjoy working as part of our surgery family and we hope you will consider joining our happy team. A uniform will be provided.

The practice has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Date posted

09 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10.76 to £11.59 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0092-24-0001

Job locations

138 Liverpool Road North

Liverpool

L31 2HW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Answer the telephone promptly and deal with queries appropriately.

Make appointments with GPs, Physician Associates & Practice Nurses.

Signpost patients to more appropriate services when necessary.

Prepare repeat prescriptions ready for GPs to check and sign.

Deal with patient requests regarding results of diagnostic tests.

Record and maintain accurate patient information, summarising and coding information onto the patients notes using the practice computer system.

Check, scan and electronically file correspondence from the local hospitals and community services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Answer the telephone promptly and deal with queries appropriately.

Make appointments with GPs, Physician Associates & Practice Nurses.

Signpost patients to more appropriate services when necessary.

Prepare repeat prescriptions ready for GPs to check and sign.

Deal with patient requests regarding results of diagnostic tests.

Record and maintain accurate patient information, summarising and coding information onto the patients notes using the practice computer system.

Check, scan and electronically file correspondence from the local hospitals and community services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Educated to GCSE Level (Grade C & above) in English & Maths.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Educated to GCSE Level (Grade C & above) in English & Maths.

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

High Pastures Surgery

Address

138 Liverpool Road North

Liverpool

L31 2HW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

High Pastures Surgery

Address

138 Liverpool Road North

Liverpool

L31 2HW


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Reception Manager

Shirley Summers

shirley.summers@southseftongp.nhs.uk

01515262161

Date posted

09 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10.76 to £11.59 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0092-24-0001

Job locations

138 Liverpool Road North

Liverpool

L31 2HW


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