John Ryle Medical Practice

Gp Receptionist

The closing date is 28 May 2025

Job summary

This role would be perfect for anybody who would like to work in a thriving rewarding and busy envioroment If you have.

Excellent communication/telephone skills

-Excellent attention to detail

-A great team player and able to stay calm under pressure

-Well organised and can manage multiple priorities effectively

Then this would be the perfect role for you.

Main duties of the job

Offer general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way

Undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the practice including the emails, processing documents actioning daily tasks, alongside general reception duties.

Facilitate effective communication between patients, members the primary health care team, secondary care and other associated healthcare agencies

About us

We are a small team of 20 people.

We have 4 GP partners, 2 Nurses, 2 HCAs, 10 reception/admin and 1 practice manager.

We are a very friendly and welcoming team. There are alot of benefits in working in primary care, patient satisfaction upon care provided by any persons throughout the practice is always rewarding, people will find other things in their own experiences of working with us rewarding.

Details

Date posted

12 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour Increase after probation / training

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

A2583-25-0000

Job locations

Clifton Cornerstone

Southchurch Drive

Clifton

Nottingham

NG11 8EW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by members of the practice reception/administration team may include any or all of the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the senior receptionist/practice manager, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels:

  • Maintaining and monitoring the practice appointments system
  • Processing personal and telephone requests for appointments, visits and telephone consultations and ensuring callers are directed to the appropriate healthcare professional
  • Processing and distributing incoming (and outgoing) mail
  • Taking messages and passing on information
  • Filing and retrieving paperwork
  • Processing repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice guidelines
  • Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures
  • Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team member and associated healthcare agencies and providers
  • Providing clerical assistance to practice staff as required from time to time, including, filing, photocopying and scanning
  • Keeping the reception area, notice-boards and leaflet dispensers tidy and free from obstructions and clutter

Job description

Job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by members of the practice reception/administration team may include any or all of the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the senior receptionist/practice manager, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels:

  • Maintaining and monitoring the practice appointments system
  • Processing personal and telephone requests for appointments, visits and telephone consultations and ensuring callers are directed to the appropriate healthcare professional
  • Processing and distributing incoming (and outgoing) mail
  • Taking messages and passing on information
  • Filing and retrieving paperwork
  • Processing repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice guidelines
  • Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures
  • Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team member and associated healthcare agencies and providers
  • Providing clerical assistance to practice staff as required from time to time, including, filing, photocopying and scanning
  • Keeping the reception area, notice-boards and leaflet dispensers tidy and free from obstructions and clutter

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GSCE A-C in English and Maths would be desirable.
  • Experience would be preffered , but full training would be offered to the right candidate.

Experience

Essential

  • A great team player and able to stay calm under pressure
  • -Well organised and can manage multiple priorities effectively Working with members of the public.

Desirable

  • Excellent communication/telephone skills
  • -Good Literacy and IT skills
  • -Excellent attention to detail
  • -A great team player and able to stay calm under pressure
  • -Well organised and can manage multiple priorities effectively
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GSCE A-C in English and Maths would be desirable.
  • Experience would be preffered , but full training would be offered to the right candidate.

Experience

Essential

  • A great team player and able to stay calm under pressure
  • -Well organised and can manage multiple priorities effectively Working with members of the public.

Desirable

  • Excellent communication/telephone skills
  • -Good Literacy and IT skills
  • -Excellent attention to detail
  • -A great team player and able to stay calm under pressure
  • -Well organised and can manage multiple priorities effectively

Employer details

Employer name

John Ryle Medical Practice

Address

Clifton Cornerstone

Southchurch Drive

Clifton

Nottingham

NG11 8EW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

John Ryle Medical Practice

Address

Clifton Cornerstone

Southchurch Drive

Clifton

Nottingham

NG11 8EW


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Leesa Rogers

leesa.rogers@nhs.net

01159212970

Details

Date posted

12 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour Increase after probation / training

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

A2583-25-0000

Job locations

Clifton Cornerstone

Southchurch Drive

Clifton

Nottingham

NG11 8EW


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