Crompton View Surgery

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST

The closing date is 17 April 2026

Job summary

We are a friendly supportive practice with patients at the heart of what we do.

We are based in a modern building in the north of Bolton.

We are looking for a new receptionist to join our team

MUST HAVE AT LEAST TWO YEARS EXPERIENCE OF WORKING ON A BUSY RECEPTION

Main duties of the job

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATOR

REQUIRED

24.5 hours per week

Hourly rate dependent on experience

Do you have the skills to work in a fast, demanding, rewarding, ever changing working environment?

Then we are looking for you!

MUST HAVE 2 YEARS+ PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE OF WORKING ON A BUSY RECEPTION

We are seeking the above experience due to current circumstances at the surgery. If you do not have experience, then we are unable to consider your application.

We are a high achieving, training practice looking to recruit a new member to our friendly reception team

It is essential that the post-holder is flexible to work other shifts when required to cover annual and sickness leave. The duties for this post would be working on reception but does involve administrative duties. Hours of duties will be between 8am 6.30 pm

The following skills are essential:-

v Excellent communicator

v Caring and friendly

v Able to cope with sensitive information confidentially

v Keyboard skills/computer skills essential

v Proven record of good standard of education

v Flexibility to work shifts on other days if required

v Able to work in a stressful environment

Contact:- Mrs Suzanne Ruck, Assistant Practice Manager for further information Suzanne.ruck@nhs.net

About us

We have a large team of staff here, doctors, nurses, healthcare assistant, mental health practitioner, health improvement practitioners, musculoskeletal practitioners, pharmacists, social prescribing link workers, a manager, an assistant practice manager, administrators, a secretary and lots of receptionist. We all work exceptionally hard to provide an excellent service to our 6,000 patients, we are proud of the service which we provide.

If you have the skills to enhance our team, then why not apply to become the next team player?

Details

Date posted

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1575-26-0000

Job locations

501 Crompton Way

Bolton

BL1 8UP


Job description

Job responsibilities

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATOR

REQUIRED

24.5 hours per week

Hourly rate dependent on experience

Do you have the skills to work in a fast, demanding, rewarding, ever changing working environment?

Then we are looking for you!

MUST HAVE 2 YEARS+ PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE OF WORKING ON A BUSY RECEPTION

We are seeking the above experience due to current circumstances at the surgery. If you do not have experience, then we are unable to consider your application.

We are a high achieving, training practice looking to recruit a new member to our friendly reception team

It is essential that the post-holder is flexible to work other shifts when required to cover annual and sickness leave. The duties for this post would be working on reception but does involve administrative duties. Hours of duties will be between 8am 6.30 pm

The following skills are essential:-

v Excellent communicator

v Caring and friendly

v Able to cope with sensitive information confidentially

v Keyboard skills/computer skills essential

v Proven record of good standard of education

v Flexibility to work shifts on other days if required

v Able to work in a stressful environment

Contact:- Mrs Suzanne Ruck, Assistant Practice Manager for further information Suzanne.ruck@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATOR

REQUIRED

24.5 hours per week

Hourly rate dependent on experience

Do you have the skills to work in a fast, demanding, rewarding, ever changing working environment?

Then we are looking for you!

MUST HAVE 2 YEARS+ PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE OF WORKING ON A BUSY RECEPTION

We are seeking the above experience due to current circumstances at the surgery. If you do not have experience, then we are unable to consider your application.

We are a high achieving, training practice looking to recruit a new member to our friendly reception team

It is essential that the post-holder is flexible to work other shifts when required to cover annual and sickness leave. The duties for this post would be working on reception but does involve administrative duties. Hours of duties will be between 8am 6.30 pm

The following skills are essential:-

v Excellent communicator

v Caring and friendly

v Able to cope with sensitive information confidentially

v Keyboard skills/computer skills essential

v Proven record of good standard of education

v Flexibility to work shifts on other days if required

v Able to work in a stressful environment

Contact:- Mrs Suzanne Ruck, Assistant Practice Manager for further information Suzanne.ruck@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English
  • Must have worked on a busy reception for at least two years

Desirable

  • Knowledge of a GP system
  • Knowledge of MS word
  • Knowledge of sending and receiving emails

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working on a busy reception team, ideally with patients

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care/general practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English
  • Must have worked on a busy reception for at least two years

Desirable

  • Knowledge of a GP system
  • Knowledge of MS word
  • Knowledge of sending and receiving emails

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working on a busy reception team, ideally with patients

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care/general practice

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

Crompton View Surgery

Address

501 Crompton Way

Bolton

BL1 8UP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Crompton View Surgery

Address

501 Crompton Way

Bolton

BL1 8UP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

ASSISTANT PRACTICE MANAGER

MRS SUZANNE RUCK

suzanne.ruck@nhs.net

01204284186

Details

Date posted

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1575-26-0000

Job locations

501 Crompton Way

Bolton

BL1 8UP


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