Fountayne Road Medical Practice

Experienced GP Receptionist Vacancy

The closing date is 19 November 2025

Job summary

Fountayne Road Medical Practice is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced GP Receptionist to join our dedicated administrative team.

Main duties of the job

Part-time position 14:30-18:30 Monday-Thursday and 09:00-18:30 Friday

Experience working in a GP practice is essential

On-site parking and good public transport links available

Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme

Competitive salary offered

Immediate start for the right candidate

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational and time-management abilities

Experience in handling sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality

Adaptable, enthusiastic, and eager to contribute to a thriving team environment

About us

Fountayne Road Medical Practice is located in Stoke Newington. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated part-time receptionist to join our team. We are a large practice serving approximately 9,500 registered patients.

We are committed to delivering outstanding healthcare services, utilizing the Emis Web clinical system, and fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. Our practice prides itself on a strong work ethos and values-driven approach to patient care.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 to £12.99 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4320-25-0004

Job locations

1A Fountayne Road Health Centre

Stoke Newington

London

N16 7EA


Job description

Job responsibilities

To deal with ALL enquiries with complete confidentiality.

Answer incoming telephone calls, deal with general enquiries and transfer or document messages and forward to appropriate member of team.

Process emails, Emis tasks and e-requests received from colleagues and patients.

Book appointments, telephone consultations and requests for home visits.

Code and process electronic documents received from hospital and other healthcare agencies.

Process incoming and outgoing mail.

Receive and record requests for repeat prescriptions.

To be able to sign post using local resources and provide information to patients.

Register new and temporary patients.

Process referrals to secondary care and external agencies using the electronic referral system (ERS).

Invite patients with long term conditions for annual reviews.

Complete general clerical duties i.e. Scanning opening and locking main entrance door. To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures.

To work in accordance of written protocols.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deal with ALL enquiries with complete confidentiality.

Answer incoming telephone calls, deal with general enquiries and transfer or document messages and forward to appropriate member of team.

Process emails, Emis tasks and e-requests received from colleagues and patients.

Book appointments, telephone consultations and requests for home visits.

Code and process electronic documents received from hospital and other healthcare agencies.

Process incoming and outgoing mail.

Receive and record requests for repeat prescriptions.

To be able to sign post using local resources and provide information to patients.

Register new and temporary patients.

Process referrals to secondary care and external agencies using the electronic referral system (ERS).

Invite patients with long term conditions for annual reviews.

Complete general clerical duties i.e. Scanning opening and locking main entrance door. To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures.

To work in accordance of written protocols.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

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

Fountayne Road Medical Practice

Address

1A Fountayne Road Health Centre

Stoke Newington

London

N16 7EA


Employer's website

https://www.fountayneroadmedicalpractice.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Fountayne Road Medical Practice

Address

1A Fountayne Road Health Centre

Stoke Newington

London

N16 7EA


Employer's website

https://www.fountayneroadmedicalpractice.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Maxine Grimes

maxine.grimes@nhs.net

02039280777

Details

Date posted

05 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 to £12.99 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4320-25-0004

Job locations

1A Fountayne Road Health Centre

Stoke Newington

London

N16 7EA


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