The Alton Practice

Receptionist

The closing date is 28 November 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a professional and friendly Receptionist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be the first point of contact for our patients and visitors, providing exceptional customer service while managing various administrative tasks. This role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities

  • Greet and welcome visitors in a warm and professional manner.
  • Answer and direct phone calls with excellent phone etiquette.
  • Manage incoming correspondence, including emails and postal mail.
  • Perform clerical duties such as data entry, filing, and maintaining records.
  • Assist with scheduling appointments and managing calendars.
  • Maintain an organised reception area, ensuring it is tidy and presentable.
  • Support administrative tasks as required, including using Google Suite and QuickBooks.

Skills

  • Proficient in office management and administrative procedures.
  • EMIS Experience
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Familiarity with computerised systems for data entry and record keeping.
  • Coding
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks performed.

About us

The Alton Practice is a long-established GP surgery providing high-quality, patient-centred primary care to our diverse local community. Our team is committed to delivering accessible, compassionate, and clinically excellent healthcare for people of all ages. We take a holistic approach to patient wellbeing, offering a wide range of services.

We are a supportive, forward-thinking practice that values teamwork, continuous improvement, and the professional development of our staff. By joining The Alton Practice, you will become part of a friendly, dedicated team working to improve health outcomes and provide outstanding care to our community.

Details

Date posted

17 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.82 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3695-25-0000

Job locations

208-210 Roehampton Lane

Wandsworth

SW15 4LE


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Greet and welcome visitors in a warm and professional manner.
  • Answer and direct phone calls with excellent phone etiquette.
  • Manage incoming correspondence, including emails and postal mail.
  • Perform clerical duties such as data entry, filing, and maintaining records.
  • Assist with scheduling appointments and managing calendars.
  • Maintain an organised reception area, ensuring it is tidy and presentable.
  • Referrals
  • Task

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Greet and welcome visitors in a warm and professional manner.
  • Answer and direct phone calls with excellent phone etiquette.
  • Manage incoming correspondence, including emails and postal mail.
  • Perform clerical duties such as data entry, filing, and maintaining records.
  • Assist with scheduling appointments and managing calendars.
  • Maintain an organised reception area, ensuring it is tidy and presentable.
  • Referrals
  • Task

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE

Desirable

  • Previous experience in GP Practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE

Desirable

  • Previous experience in GP 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.

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

The Alton Practice

Address

208-210 Roehampton Lane

Wandsworth

SW15 4LE


Employer's website

https://www.altonpractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Alton Practice

Address

208-210 Roehampton Lane

Wandsworth

SW15 4LE


Employer's website

https://www.altonpractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Sharowna Barnett

sharowna.eastman-barnett@nhs.net

02087884844

Details

Date posted

17 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.82 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3695-25-0000

Job locations

208-210 Roehampton Lane

Wandsworth

SW15 4LE


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