The Hythe Medical Centre

Reception Manager

The closing date is 14 September 2025

Job summary

Hythe Medical Centre are looking for a Reception Lead to support our hard working team of receptionists, administrators and medical secretaries.

The role will consist of working front of house and undertaking reception/administrative duties as well as having dedicated management time.

Main duties of the job

In addition to undertaking reception/admin duties:

a. Overseeing the administration and support operations of the practice, ensuring staff achieve their primary responsibilities

b. Line managing all administrative staff, supporting staff development, providing guidance and direction and appraisals and ensuring staff are up to date with mandatory training

d. Identifying and delivering team training where required

e. Compiling administration staff rotas and managing overtime

f. Reviewing and updating all administrative and reception policies and procedures as required

g. Supporting the management team in the compilation of practice reports and the practice development plan

h. Developing, implementing and embedding efficient office processes

i. Acting as a focal point for the practice managing requests from external organisations such as the local police, solicitors, DVLA and other agencies

j. Coordinating the provision of temporary administrative and reception staff, ensuring sufficient cover is provided

k. Updating the appointment system to reflect leave and other approved absences

l. Providing initial guidance to patients who wish to verbally complain

m. Managing all deliveries to the practice, ensuring adherence to the cold chain policy as necessary

n. Acting as building fire marshall

o. Manage opening and closing logs

p. Prepare and manage room cleaning sheets

r. Manage huddle template for weekly circulation with input from clinicians

s. Manage prescription logs/process

About us

We are a friendly GP surgery working over two sites in Staines and we are looking for a reliable and motivated individual to join our team and support the Practice Manager in the day to day running of the Practice.

Details

Date posted

29 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A4455-25-0007

Job locations

Rochester Road

Staines

Middlesex

TW18 3HN


Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the efficient management and direction of the reception team, ensuring all administrative duties are performed effectively and to the required standard, meeting the objectives of the practice.

To support the management team in promoting equality diversity and inclusion, safety, quality and continuous improvement, confidentiality, collaborative working, service delivery, learning and development, and to carry out other duties as directed by the management team.

To also be part of the reception/administrator rota

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the efficient management and direction of the reception team, ensuring all administrative duties are performed effectively and to the required standard, meeting the objectives of the practice.

To support the management team in promoting equality diversity and inclusion, safety, quality and continuous improvement, confidentiality, collaborative working, service delivery, learning and development, and to carry out other duties as directed by the management team.

To also be part of the reception/administrator rota

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level with a pass in English language and at least 3 other subjects
  • Previous reception and administration work in a GP Practice
  • Ability to use EMIS together with strong IT skills
  • Some experience of team leadership
  • Strong communication skills
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level with a pass in English language and at least 3 other subjects
  • Previous reception and administration work in a GP Practice
  • Ability to use EMIS together with strong IT skills
  • Some experience of team leadership
  • Strong communication skills
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure

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 Hythe Medical Centre

Address

Rochester Road

Staines

Middlesex

TW18 3HN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hythe Medical Centre

Address

Rochester Road

Staines

Middlesex

TW18 3HN


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

GP Partner

Mohsin Salahuddin

mohsin.salahuddin@nhs.net

+447823333100

Details

Date posted

29 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A4455-25-0007

Job locations

Rochester Road

Staines

Middlesex

TW18 3HN


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