Shevington Surgery

Receptionist

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Job summary

Shevington Surgery is looking for a friendly, experienced Receptonist to join our high achieving team of:

5 GPs

2 Advanced Practitioners

3 Physician Associates

6 x Practice Nurses

2 x HCA

Management team

Full admin support

Outstanding CQC practice November 2018

Practice list size 13,000

Clinical system EMIS Web.

Salary - £10.52 per hour

Hours of work 27.5 hours per week

NHS Pension Scheme

NHS Holidays according to length of service

WORKING PATTERN:

Monday: 08:00-18:30

Wednesday: 12:00-18:45

Thursday: 13:30-18:30

Friday: 11:45-18:30

Plus Saturday mornings 08:00-12:00 these are covered on a rota basis and paid as overtime or taken in time in leiu

As a member of our frontline the candidate will be the first point of contact for our service users and visitors.

Must have good communication skills and be able to deal objectively and professionally in a calm and approachable manner when liaising with patients, staff, healthcare professionals and outside agencies.

Knowledge of EMIS Web clinical system would be an advantage and experience of working in a healthcare setting is essential.

Main duties of the job

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

A. GENERAL RECEPTION DUTIES:

Reception of patients in a courteous and efficient manner.

Answering general enquiries, at reception and over the telephone and explaining surgery procedures.

Submitting AskmyGP requests/messages for those patients with no internet access.

Receiving and processing requests for repeat prescriptions via EPS, telephone, post, and e-mail.

Sending of patient notes via EMIS.

Ensuring that the reception office is tidy and ready for use by incoming colleagues.

Pass on any unresolved or urgent matters/messages that may need dealing with to incoming colleagues.

Changing names and addresses on patient records and computer.

Registration of new patients and patient access registrations.

Registration of temporary residents.

Completion of postage details on Royal Mail on-line business account on a rota basis.

Printing of laboratory request forms from ICE.

To be aware of current policy around the correct procedure for the cleaning of blood/body fluid spillages and to be able to implement it.

To follow all Covid-19 guidance e.g., hands, face, space, and regular lateral flow testing etc.

Cutting and tidying of Lloyd George envelopes.

Any other duties as may be required from time to time.

B. OTHER DUTIES:

Scanning of documents

Patient deductions

About us

5 GPs

2 Advanced Practitioners

3 Physician Associates

6 x Practice Nurses

2 x HCA

Management team

Full admin support

Outstanding CQC practice November 2018

Practice list size 13,000

Clinical system EMIS Web

Details

Date posted

17 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10.52 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2820-23-0001

Job locations

Houghton Lane

Shevington

Wigan

WN6 8ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: RECEPTIONIST

RESPONSIBLE TO: PRACTICE MANAGER

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

A. GENERAL RECEPTION DUTIES:

Reception of patients in a courteous and efficient manner.

Answering general enquiries, at reception and over the telephone and explaining surgery procedures.

Submitting AskmyGP requests/messages for those patients with no internet access.

Receiving and processing requests for repeat prescriptions via EPS, telephone, post, and e-mail.

Sending of patient notes via EMIS.

Ensuring that the reception office is tidy and ready for use by incoming colleagues.

Pass on any unresolved or urgent matters/messages that may need dealing with to incoming colleagues.

Changing names and addresses on patient records and computer.

Registration of new patients and patient access registrations.

Registration of temporary residents.

Completion of postage details on Royal Mail on-line business account on a rota basis.

Printing of laboratory request forms from ICE.

To be aware of current policy around the correct procedure for the cleaning of blood/body fluid spillages and to be able to implement it.

To follow all Covid-19 guidance e.g., hands, face, space, and regular lateral flow testing etc.

Cutting and tidying of Lloyd George envelopes.

Any other duties as may be required from time to time.

B. OTHER DUTIES:

Scanning of documents

Patient deductions

Saturday mornings from 8.00 am 12.00 pm are covered on a rota basis

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: RECEPTIONIST

RESPONSIBLE TO: PRACTICE MANAGER

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

A. GENERAL RECEPTION DUTIES:

Reception of patients in a courteous and efficient manner.

Answering general enquiries, at reception and over the telephone and explaining surgery procedures.

Submitting AskmyGP requests/messages for those patients with no internet access.

Receiving and processing requests for repeat prescriptions via EPS, telephone, post, and e-mail.

Sending of patient notes via EMIS.

Ensuring that the reception office is tidy and ready for use by incoming colleagues.

Pass on any unresolved or urgent matters/messages that may need dealing with to incoming colleagues.

Changing names and addresses on patient records and computer.

Registration of new patients and patient access registrations.

Registration of temporary residents.

Completion of postage details on Royal Mail on-line business account on a rota basis.

Printing of laboratory request forms from ICE.

To be aware of current policy around the correct procedure for the cleaning of blood/body fluid spillages and to be able to implement it.

To follow all Covid-19 guidance e.g., hands, face, space, and regular lateral flow testing etc.

Cutting and tidying of Lloyd George envelopes.

Any other duties as may be required from time to time.

B. OTHER DUTIES:

Scanning of documents

Patient deductions

Saturday mornings from 8.00 am 12.00 pm are covered on a rota basis

Person Specification

General

Essential

  • Able to work on own initiative
  • Previous experience working within a team
  • Able to adapt to new situations
  • Able to cope and remain calm during busy and stressful periods
  • Flexibility
  • Confident manner
  • Pleasant and approachable manner
  • Cheerful and caring disposition
  • Co-operative
  • No previous criminal convictions (DBS check required)
  • Tidy and smart appearance
  • Good health record
  • (Occupational health check required)
  • Clearly spoken and articulate

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience dealing with the public
  • Knowledge of computers and keyboard skills
  • Willing to undertake training

Desirable

  • Previous GP reception experience
  • Knowledge of EMIS Web

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education

Desirable

  • NVQ2 in Business and Administration or similar qualification
Person Specification

General

Essential

  • Able to work on own initiative
  • Previous experience working within a team
  • Able to adapt to new situations
  • Able to cope and remain calm during busy and stressful periods
  • Flexibility
  • Confident manner
  • Pleasant and approachable manner
  • Cheerful and caring disposition
  • Co-operative
  • No previous criminal convictions (DBS check required)
  • Tidy and smart appearance
  • Good health record
  • (Occupational health check required)
  • Clearly spoken and articulate

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience dealing with the public
  • Knowledge of computers and keyboard skills
  • Willing to undertake training

Desirable

  • Previous GP reception experience
  • Knowledge of EMIS Web

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education

Desirable

  • NVQ2 in Business and Administration or similar qualification

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Shevington Surgery

Address

Houghton Lane

Shevington

Wigan

WN6 8ET


Employer's website

https://www.shevington-surgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Shevington Surgery

Address

Houghton Lane

Shevington

Wigan

WN6 8ET


Employer's website

https://www.shevington-surgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Kerry White

kerrywhite2@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

17 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10.52 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2820-23-0001

Job locations

Houghton Lane

Shevington

Wigan

WN6 8ET


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