The City Surgery

Receptionist /Administrator

The closing date is 13 March 2026

Job summary

We are seeking a friendly, organised, and professional Receptionist / Administrator to join our busy and supportive team at a GP surgery in the heart of Cardiff. This role is essential in ensuring our patients receive a warm welcome, timely assistance, and an excellent standard of care from the moment they contact or arrive at the practice.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

  • Greeting patients and visitors in a professional and compassionate manner
  • Answering telephone calls, responding to online enquiries and emails and booking appointments
  • Processing prescriptions, test results, and medical records
  • Supporting GPs, clinical staff and management with admin tasks
  • Managing patient confidentiality in line with NHS and GDPR guidelines
  • Using the clinical system EMIS /OPTUM

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a receptionist or admin role (NHS or healthcare preferred but not essential)
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle sensitive situations calmly
  • Competent in using computers and scheduling systems
  • Reliable, punctual, and a team player
  • Flexible and willing to adapt to an ever changing environment

About us

We are a long-standing and well-established GP practice located in the Roath area, close to Cardiff city centre. Our surgery serves a diverse and mixed demographic and is easily accessible by public transport.

Our team includes experienced GPs supported by a wide-ranging clinical and administrative staff. This includes Pharmacists, Mental Health Nurses, Physiotherapists, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Phlebotomists, as well as a dedicated Administrative team, Receptionists, and our Practice Manager. Together, we provide a high standard of patient care and a supportive working environment.

Our practice is also a member of the South East Cluster, a collaborative network of 8 local practices working together to improve patient care and service delivery.

Details

Date posted

12 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3893-26-0001

Job locations

187 City Road

Cardiff

CF24 3WD


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Greeting patients and visitors in a professional and compassionate manner
  • Answering telephone calls, handling enquiries, and booking appointments
  • Processing prescriptions, test results, and medical records
  • Supporting GPs, clinical staff and management with admin tasks
  • Managing patient confidentiality in line with NHS and GDPR guidelines

The list of responsibilities described above is a general overview of the role and is not inclusive other duties maybe required depending on the needs of the Practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Greeting patients and visitors in a professional and compassionate manner
  • Answering telephone calls, handling enquiries, and booking appointments
  • Processing prescriptions, test results, and medical records
  • Supporting GPs, clinical staff and management with admin tasks
  • Managing patient confidentiality in line with NHS and GDPR guidelines

The list of responsibilities described above is a general overview of the role and is not inclusive other duties maybe required depending on the needs of the Practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle sensitive situations calmly and efficiently
  • Competent in using computers and scheduling systems
  • Reliable, Punctual, and a Team player
  • Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to an ever changing environment

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working as a Receptionist /Administrator in a medical setting

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Educated to High School Standard
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle sensitive situations calmly and efficiently
  • Competent in using computers and scheduling systems
  • Reliable, Punctual, and a Team player
  • Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to an ever changing environment

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working as a Receptionist /Administrator in a medical setting

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Educated to High School Standard

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The City Surgery

Address

187 City Road

Cardiff

CF24 3WD


Employer's website

http://www.thecitysurgery.co.uk/home (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The City Surgery

Address

187 City Road

Cardiff

CF24 3WD


Employer's website

http://www.thecitysurgery.co.uk/home (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Collette England

practice.manager.w97056@wales.nhs.uk

02920437980

Details

Date posted

12 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3893-26-0001

Job locations

187 City Road

Cardiff

CF24 3WD


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