Chorlton Family Practice

Admin/ receptionist

The closing date is 20 June 2025

Job summary

What you'll do:

  • Welcome patients warmly and provide exceptional customer service.
  • Handle incoming calls efficiently and direct them appropriately.
  • Schedule appointments, manage patient registrations, and process medical forms.
  • Maintain accurate patient records and ensure data confidentiality.
  • Assist with administrative tasks
  • Contribute to a positive and supportive team environment.

Main duties of the job

  • Processing repeat prescriptions and dealing with prescription requests.
    • Handling incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence.
    • Managing appointment schedules and ensuring smooth clinic flow.
    • Assisting with administrative tasks such as filing
    • Assisting other members of the practice team as needed.
    • Ensuring the reception area is clean, tidy, and welcoming.
    • Adhering to practice policies and procedures.

    About us

    Chorlton Family Practice is a well-established and dynamic GP practice committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to our diverse community in Chorlton. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and supportive working environment, where every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering excellent healthcare services.

    Our dedicated team comprises:

    • GP Partners:6 experienced and dedicated GP partners who provide clinical leadership and direction.
    • Salaried GPs:6 Salaried GPs, who contribute to the delivery of a wide range of primary care services.
    • GP Trainees:We are proud to be a training practice, supporting the development of future GPs.
    • Practice Nurses/Health care assistants:7 highly skilled Practice Nurses and Health Care Assistants who provide essential nursing care, including chronic disease management, immunisations, and health promotion.
    • Pharmacy Technicians:3 Pharmacists who play a crucial role in medication reviews, prescribing support, and medicines management.
    • Urgent Care Teams:We work with a team of Nurse Prescribers and Advanced Clinical Practitioners to supplement our services.
    • Administrative and Support Staff:Our dedicated administrative, reception, and secretarial teams ensure the smooth and efficient running of the practice, providing essential support to both clinical staff and patients.

    We serve a diverse patient population of approximately 22,000 patients, with a broad age range and a variety of healthcare needs.

    Details

    Date posted

    06 June 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £12.21 an hour

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    A4456-25-0003

    Job locations

    1 Nicolas Road

    Chorlton

    Manchester

    Greater Manchester

    M21 9NJ


    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    To provide a wide range of administrative support within the Practice to facilitate safe, effective and efficient patient care to the Practice population. To work closely with other members of the team to ensure that all duties are completed in a timely manner. To communicate effectively with the Practice population providing good customer service.

    Please see full job description attached separately

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    To provide a wide range of administrative support within the Practice to facilitate safe, effective and efficient patient care to the Practice population. To work closely with other members of the team to ensure that all duties are completed in a timely manner. To communicate effectively with the Practice population providing good customer service.

    Please see full job description attached separately

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to GCSE Grade 4 (or C)

    Desirable

    • Basic Computer/word processing qualification
    • ECDL or typing/word processing.
    • Experience of EMIS Web

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience in a post with face to face contact with public.
    • General office duties experience.
    • IT skills.

    Desirable

    • Working with persons with health needs

    Knowledge and Skills

    Essential

    • Knowledge of General Practice
    • Patient confidentiality
    • Good communication skills; able to communicate with people of all ages using various media.
    • Methodical
    • Calm under pressure.

    Desirable

    • Able to demonstrate empathy with service users.
    • Problem solving skills.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to GCSE Grade 4 (or C)

    Desirable

    • Basic Computer/word processing qualification
    • ECDL or typing/word processing.
    • Experience of EMIS Web

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience in a post with face to face contact with public.
    • General office duties experience.
    • IT skills.

    Desirable

    • Working with persons with health needs

    Knowledge and Skills

    Essential

    • Knowledge of General Practice
    • Patient confidentiality
    • Good communication skills; able to communicate with people of all ages using various media.
    • Methodical
    • Calm under pressure.

    Desirable

    • Able to demonstrate empathy with service users.
    • Problem solving skills.

    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

    Chorlton Family Practice

    Address

    1 Nicolas Road

    Chorlton

    Manchester

    Greater Manchester

    M21 9NJ


    Employer's website

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

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Chorlton Family Practice

    Address

    1 Nicolas Road

    Chorlton

    Manchester

    Greater Manchester

    M21 9NJ


    Employer's website

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

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    deputy practice Manager

    Jannyne Savage

    jannyne.savage@nhs.net

    Details

    Date posted

    06 June 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £12.21 an hour

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    A4456-25-0003

    Job locations

    1 Nicolas Road

    Chorlton

    Manchester

    Greater Manchester

    M21 9NJ


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