Warwick Square Group Practice

Receptionist

The closing date is 17 April 2026

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a part-time medical receptionist to join our friendly team at our busy medical practice. Working 27.5 hours per week on a rota basis.

Warwick Square Group Practice forms part of North Cumbria Primary Care Alliance, a not-for-profit initiative designed to safeguard the future of GP services across North Cumbria.

Main duties of the job

Candidates should have previous reception experience with good people skills, an excellent telephone manner, be highly motivated and be able to work calmly under pressure.

You should be able to work on your own initiative when required, but also work effectively within the team.

The post encompasses a diverse workload, some of which is routine and some of which is responsive to the challenges arising on the day.

Knowledge of EMIS web computer system advantageous but not essential.

About us

Our core values that are shared among the partners and staff are: -

  • We care

  • We are a team

  • We work hard to improve

Details

Date posted

25 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,891.92 to £25,036.62 a year Pro-rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1177-26-0003

Job locations

Grosvenor House Surgery

Warwick Square

Carlisle

Cumbria

CA1 1LB


Langrigg Road

Carlisle

CA2 6DT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary:

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

Provide general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary:

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

Provide general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as a receptionist

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care
  • Experience in using EMIS Web

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths or equivalent
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as a receptionist

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care
  • Experience in using EMIS Web

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths or equivalent

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

Warwick Square Group Practice

Address

Grosvenor House Surgery

Warwick Square

Carlisle

Cumbria

CA1 1LB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Warwick Square Group Practice

Address

Grosvenor House Surgery

Warwick Square

Carlisle

Cumbria

CA1 1LB


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Laura Thorp

laura.thorp1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

25 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,891.92 to £25,036.62 a year Pro-rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1177-26-0003

Job locations

Grosvenor House Surgery

Warwick Square

Carlisle

Cumbria

CA1 1LB


Langrigg Road

Carlisle

CA2 6DT


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