Reception Team Leader

Job summary

This is a part-time position for 30 hours per week, to be worked over a minimum of 4 days. Flexibility is essential, as the successful candidate will be expected to work across all Askern Medical Practice sites as required to support operational needs.

Are you an experienced and motivated administrator with strong leadership skills? We are seeking a proactive and organised Reception Team Leader to join our busy GP surgery. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our practice, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the reception team and delivering an excellent standard of service to our patients.

As Reception Team Leader, you will be responsible for supervising and supporting a team of receptionists, managing workflows, and helping to ensure that all patient interactions, whether face-to-face, by phone, or online, are handled professionally and efficiently.

Youll work closely with the practice management team and clinical staff to help maintain a positive, patient-focused environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone with proven leadership experience in a healthcare or administrative setting who is looking to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and dedicated primary care team.

Main duties of the job

• Lead, support, and supervise the reception team on a daily basis, ensuring high standards of professionalism and patient care are maintained at all times.

• Organise staff rotas, manage annual leave requests, and ensure adequate reception cover during all opening hours.

• Oversee all reception duties, including patient check-ins, appointment bookings, repeat prescription requests, and handling general enquiries.

• Ensure that reception processes are carried out efficiently and consistently, with a strong focus on patient confidentiality and excellent customer service.

• Deal with verbal complaints or concerns in a calm, professional manner, escalating where necessary.

• Act as the main point of contact between the reception team and the wider practice team, including GPs, nurses, and management.

• Liaise with external services such as pharmacies, community care teams, and secondary care providers where appropriate.

• Ensure effective handover of information between shifts and assist in implementing changes to improve communication across the practice.

• Support the Practice Manager in maintaining compliance with policies, procedures, and CQC standards.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of practice protocols and service improvement initiatives.

• Support the induction and ongoing training of new reception staff.

• Identify learning and development needs within the team and help arrange appropriate training opportunities.

About us

Conisbrough Medical Practice is a well-established and forward-thinking GP surgery serving the community of Conisbrough and the surrounding areas. We are proud to offer high-quality, patient-centred primary care in a friendly and inclusive environment.

Our team includes a mix of experienced GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, administrative staff, and a growing multidisciplinary team. We work collaboratively to deliver a full range of NHS services, supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population.

At the heart of our practice is a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and compassionate care. We embrace new ways of working, including digital access and integrated care pathways, while maintaining a strong focus on traditional values of respect, confidentiality, and excellent service.

As an employer, we value teamwork, personal development, and open communication. We strive to create a supportive workplace where all staff feel valued, engaged, and empowered to contribute to the success of the practice.