Receptionist Apprentice

Newgate Medical Group

The closing date is 22 September 2024

Job summary

Are you enthusiastic about working with the public in a health environment? Are you a team player, well organised with great communication skills and a calming manner? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for someone to join our ever expanding team at a busy GP practice in the heart of Worksop, a market town.

We offer a supportive team environment, training, pension and good holiday package for the right candidate.

We are looking to recruit a Receptionist Apprentice, working full time, Monday to Saturday. You may be required to work extended hours, depending on the needs of the business.

Main duties of the job

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, the processing of information 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 multi-disciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers.

You will need to complete a Customer Service Specialist Level 2 or Level 3 apprenticeship course as part of this role.

About us

Newgate Medical Group (NMG) is a welcoming & busy single practice Primary Care Network (PCN) with over 30,000 patients.

We are a large Practice. We have an established team of 9 GP Partners & a host of varied health professionals including pharmacists, nurses, ANP's, PA, Paramedics, Social Prescribing link worker, care co-ordinators & a large admin team.

You will form part of an existing team, working together to maintain a high quality service.

As part of welcoming you to our team you will receive 5 weeks holiday plus Bank holidays & entitlement to join the NHS pension scheme, discount schemes and free Employee Assistance Programme.

If you believe in the importance & effectiveness of providing excellent service and support where NMG & our patients need it, we would love to hear from you.

Date posted

23 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£6.40 an hour National Minimum Wage rate for an apprentice

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1310-24-0007

Job locations

Health Centre

Newgate Street

Worksop

Notts

S80 1HP


Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Receptionist apprentice. 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

Transfer calls or deal with the callers request appropriately

Signpost patients to the correct service

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

Photocopy documentation as required

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

Input data into patients healthcare records as necessary

Direct requests for information, SARs, insurance, solicitors letters and DVLA forms to the administrative team

Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner including prescription queries

Carry out system searches as requested

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 apprentice. 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

Transfer calls or deal with the callers request appropriately

Signpost patients to the correct service

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

Photocopy documentation as required

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

Input data into patients healthcare records as necessary

Direct requests for information, SARs, insurance, solicitors letters and DVLA forms to the administrative team

Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner including prescription queries

Carry out system searches as requested

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

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English (C or above)

Desirable

  • AMSPAR Receptionist Qualification or
  • Customer Service Level 2 or 3

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to follow policy and procedure

Desirable

  • SystmOne user skills

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of administrative duties
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated
  • Forward thinker
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English (C or above)

Desirable

  • AMSPAR Receptionist Qualification or
  • Customer Service Level 2 or 3

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to follow policy and procedure

Desirable

  • SystmOne user skills

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of administrative duties
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated
  • Forward thinker
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure

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

Newgate Medical Group

Address

Health Centre

Newgate Street

Worksop

Notts

S80 1HP


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Newgate Medical Group

Address

Health Centre

Newgate Street

Worksop

Notts

S80 1HP


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

HR Manager

Kate Foxall

k.foxall1@nhs.net

01909491740

Date posted

23 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£6.40 an hour National Minimum Wage rate for an apprentice

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1310-24-0007

Job locations

Health Centre

Newgate Street

Worksop

Notts

S80 1HP


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