Job summary
We are looking to recruit 2 new receptionists to join our team. The role is an extremely busy one and always interesting. No two days or patients are ever the same and dealing with the challenges this brings is very rewarding. You will be joining an established team of experienced receptionists who are always happy to help you learn your new role and settle in. The role is split into morning and afternoon shifts and the candidate must be able to start at 07.30am for the afternoon shift the finishing time is 18.30pm.
Main duties of the job
The main duties are dealing with any enquiries from our patients either face to face at the reception desk or on the telephone, including booking appointments for our clinical team, dealing with any post and keeping on top of the daily task list sent by the clinicians. You will also be dealing with repeat medication requests on our web site or the internal email system.
About us
We have 17,000 patients on our list and over 50 members of staff including GP's, Nurses, HAC's, Physician Associate, Paramedic, Physio, reception and administration. We are always patient focused and strive as a team to make this a friendly place to work.
There is always the chance to progress and upskill into other roles including Phlebotomist or HCA if there was an opportunity in the surgery and you would find this interesting.
We are based at two sites and all staff work across both these sites. We provide a uniform and five weeks annual leave and we are closed on bank holidays.
Details
Date posted
10 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A2252-25-0004
Job locations
224 Wokingham Road
Reading
RG6 1JS
Parkside Family Practice
6 Headley Road
Woodley
Reading
RG5 4JA
Employer details
Employer name
Parkside Family Practice
Address
224 Wokingham Road
Reading
RG6 1JS
Employer's website
https://www.parksidefamilypractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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