Gordon Street Surgery

Receptionist

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Job summary

To provide general reception and office duties to the practice within an efficient, safe and effective working environment. To be the first point of contact for patients and visitors and be friendly, welcoming and courteous at all times.

The hours will be rotational between 8am and 6pm.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT TO APPLY

Main duties of the job

General:

Attend front desk and answer telephone promptly in order to take messages, visits, appointments etc, answering queries and informing the doctor, nurse or other clinician if necessary.

Ensure that reception and the waiting room are kept tidy.

Ensure that messages are passed on in a timely manner.

Attend meetings arranged within the practice, and further education if required.

Cover shifts for holidays/sickness as required.

    Maintain own personal development, including completing mandatory training as required.

    Maintaining confidentiality at all times.

      Due to the ever-fluctuating nature of the NHS, General Practice has to adapt to many changes and a receptionist's role will inevitably change to accommodate this. If this is necessary, you will be given additional training in order to meet the needs of the practice.

      About us

      We are a well-established practice in Burton-On-Trent, delivering a wide range of services to our 10,500 patients with the support of our 4 GP Partners, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Nurses and Health Care Assistants. We are also assisted by Community Nurses and a Community Midwife.

      Gordon Street Surgery is experiencing exciting times as we have recently undertaken new Management structure. We have a Practice Manager. Reception is lead by our Reception Manager who supports a team of 6 receptionists. We also have an Assistant Practice Manager, 3 Administrators and a Medical Secretary.

      We operate from purpose built premises with staff parking facilities.

      Details

      Date posted

      20 July 2023

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £10.72 an hour

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Part-time

      Reference number

      A1320-23-0008

      Job locations

      72 Gordon Street

      Burton-on-trent

      Staffordshire

      DE14 2JA


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Gordon Street Surgery is a large, busy, friendly practice requiring a Medical Receptionist to join our team. We are a practice of approximately 10,500 patients and this role will provide receptionist support.

      Knowledge of the EMIS clinical system would be advantageous but not essential as training will be given.

      The right person needs to be literate, responsible and a good communicator. He/she needs to work well and accurately and be able to work alone and as part of a team. The successful applicant will need to be flexible to cover for holidays/sickness if required.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Gordon Street Surgery is a large, busy, friendly practice requiring a Medical Receptionist to join our team. We are a practice of approximately 10,500 patients and this role will provide receptionist support.

      Knowledge of the EMIS clinical system would be advantageous but not essential as training will be given.

      The right person needs to be literate, responsible and a good communicator. He/she needs to work well and accurately and be able to work alone and as part of a team. The successful applicant will need to be flexible to cover for holidays/sickness if required.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

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

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of good customer service background. E
      • xperience of good I.T skills. Experience of working individually and as a part of a team. Experience of problem-solving. Accuracy in work.

      Desirable

      • Experience of working in Primary Care.
      • Experience of working in a GP Practice.
      • Experience of managing complaints.
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

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

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of good customer service background. E
      • xperience of good I.T skills. Experience of working individually and as a part of a team. Experience of problem-solving. Accuracy in work.

      Desirable

      • Experience of working in Primary Care.
      • Experience of working in a GP Practice.
      • Experience of managing complaints.

      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

      Gordon Street Surgery

      Address

      72 Gordon Street

      Burton-on-trent

      Staffordshire

      DE14 2JA


      Employer's website

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

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Gordon Street Surgery

      Address

      72 Gordon Street

      Burton-on-trent

      Staffordshire

      DE14 2JA


      Employer's website

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

      Employer contact details

      For questions about the job, contact:

      Assistant to Reception Manager

      Krystal Ballinger

      krystal.ballinger@nhs.net

      01283563175

      Details

      Date posted

      20 July 2023

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £10.72 an hour

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Part-time

      Reference number

      A1320-23-0008

      Job locations

      72 Gordon Street

      Burton-on-trent

      Staffordshire

      DE14 2JA


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