Borough Green Medical Practice

Receptionist

The closing date is 31 August 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a friendly, positive individual with a can-do attitude who can work effectively as part of our team. We need someone who has a calm approach and can handle a variety of tasks in a busy environment.

Main duties of the job

  • Patient Interaction:Greet patients warmly and manage check-ins, ensuring they feel welcome and informed about their appointments.
  • Appointment Management:Efficiently schedule and manage appointments using our digital systems, ensuring optimal use of clinician time.
  • Communication:Handle phone calls and emails, providing information and directing queries to the appropriate team members.
  • Support:Assist patients with completing necessary forms, especially those who may not have internet access.
  • Coordination:Work closely with the clinical team to ensure smooth patient flow and manage any urgent requests

About us

Situated in a desirable semi-rural location in Kent, our practice is both a dispensing and training facility with additional services such as Minor Surgery, ENT, Vasectomies, Admin team and Gynaecology Clinics. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, and you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional Reception support and be our patients first point of contact. We take pride in our professional and caring approach to supporting our patients and the local community

Details

Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.50 an hour £13.00 per hour after successful completion of probation

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4608-25-0004

Job locations

Borough Green Medical Practice

Quarry Hill Road

Borough Green

Sevenoaks

Kent

TN15 8RQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in using digital systems for scheduling and patient management.
  • Empathy and patience in dealing with a diverse patient population.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Previous experience in a healthcare setting is desirable but not essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in using digital systems for scheduling and patient management.
  • Empathy and patience in dealing with a diverse patient population.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Previous experience in a healthcare setting is desirable but not essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Previous Reception experience but not essential as full training will be provided.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Previous Reception experience but not essential as full training will be provided.

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

Borough Green Medical Practice

Address

Borough Green Medical Practice

Quarry Hill Road

Borough Green

Sevenoaks

Kent

TN15 8RQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Borough Green Medical Practice

Address

Borough Green Medical Practice

Quarry Hill Road

Borough Green

Sevenoaks

Kent

TN15 8RQ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operations Manager

Shelley Nash

shelley.nash@nhs.net

01732883161

Details

Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.50 an hour £13.00 per hour after successful completion of probation

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4608-25-0004

Job locations

Borough Green Medical Practice

Quarry Hill Road

Borough Green

Sevenoaks

Kent

TN15 8RQ


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