Receptionist / Admin

Glyndon PMS

The closing date is 16 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time medical receptionist to join our friendly practice team. The position is for 16 hours a week over 4 days.

The successful applicant will at times be expected to work over two sites to cover staff sickness and annual leave and be flexible at all times.

Main duties of the job

The diverse and challenging role includes working with our back office admin team where you should have an eye for details, be extremely organised and able to prioritise conflicting demands to meet strict deadlines.

The post holder will be reliable, trustworthy, have excellent customer service skills, a caring and empathetic manner. Experience in customer service role, office administrator role and previous NHS employment is an advantage but not essential.

Duties will include

Providing efficient and friendly reception service for all patients and visitors to the Glyndon medical Centre and Samuel Street Surgery

Making appointments for all clinicians

Providing efficient and effective admin support to clinical and admin staff

Providing admin support regarding e mails and referrals

Support for scanning and photocopying duties

Dealing with new patient medical records

Contribution to the future development of the practice

Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the practice Manager, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels.

About us

The Glyndon Medical Centre is a long established 7500 patient NHS GP Practice within the London borough of Greenwich.

We have a small friendly experienced team of which many have worked for the practice for years.

The practice team is supported by our regular GP's, nurses ,in house physio's , Pharmacists, Mental Health practitioner and Social Prescribers

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A4370-25-0000

Job locations

Glyndon Medical Centre

188 Ann Street

Plumstead

London

SE18 7LU


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will be the first point of contact for patients, visitors and supporting health professional teams. You will need to have the skills to resolve and manage issues that arise and be able to prioritise your workload, be flexible for the needs of the business and work within a team setting and able to consider business constraints and service user needs. You will also need to have a consistent and compassionate approach with our service users at all times.

Liaising with patients and colleagues is a key part of the role, therefore you must have an excellent telephone manner and great communication skills. Good IT skills and experience are essential.

The diverse and challenging role includes working with our back office admin team where you should have an eye for details, be extremely organised and able to prioritise conflicting demands to meet strict deadlines.

The post holder will be reliable, trustworthy, have excellent customer service skills, a caring and empathetic manner. Experience in customer service role, office administrator role and previous NHS employment is an advantage but not essential.

Duties will include

Providing efficient and friendly reception service for all patients and visitors to the Glyndon medical Centre and Samuel Street Surgery

Making appointments for all clinicians

Providing efficient and effective admin support to clinical and admin staff

Providing admin support regarding e mails and referrals

Support for scanning and photocopying duties

Dealing with new patient medical records

Contribution to the future development of the practice

Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the practice Manager, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will be the first point of contact for patients, visitors and supporting health professional teams. You will need to have the skills to resolve and manage issues that arise and be able to prioritise your workload, be flexible for the needs of the business and work within a team setting and able to consider business constraints and service user needs. You will also need to have a consistent and compassionate approach with our service users at all times.

Liaising with patients and colleagues is a key part of the role, therefore you must have an excellent telephone manner and great communication skills. Good IT skills and experience are essential.

The diverse and challenging role includes working with our back office admin team where you should have an eye for details, be extremely organised and able to prioritise conflicting demands to meet strict deadlines.

The post holder will be reliable, trustworthy, have excellent customer service skills, a caring and empathetic manner. Experience in customer service role, office administrator role and previous NHS employment is an advantage but not essential.

Duties will include

Providing efficient and friendly reception service for all patients and visitors to the Glyndon medical Centre and Samuel Street Surgery

Making appointments for all clinicians

Providing efficient and effective admin support to clinical and admin staff

Providing admin support regarding e mails and referrals

Support for scanning and photocopying duties

Dealing with new patient medical records

Contribution to the future development of the practice

Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the practice Manager, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • The post holder will be reliable, trustworthy, have excellent customer service skills, a caring and empathetic manner. Experience in customer service role, office administrator role and previous NHS employment is an advantage but not essential.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • The post holder will be reliable, trustworthy, have excellent customer service skills, a caring and empathetic manner. Experience in customer service role, office administrator role and previous NHS employment is an advantage but not essential.

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

Glyndon PMS

Address

Glyndon Medical Centre

188 Ann Street

Plumstead

London

SE18 7LU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Glyndon PMS

Address

Glyndon Medical Centre

188 Ann Street

Plumstead

London

SE18 7LU


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Kerry Ruston

kerry.ruston@nhs.net

02088551584

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A4370-25-0000

Job locations

Glyndon Medical Centre

188 Ann Street

Plumstead

London

SE18 7LU


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