Estuary Group Practice

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

The closing date is 27 July 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable person to join our busy, friendly practice.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have experience of working in general practice.

Main duties of the job

Reception

Receiving patients and booking appointments at the Reception Desk.

Monitoring the waiting room and guiding patients to rooms.

Dealing with queries from patients asking for repeat prescriptions.

Sorting prescriptions into alphabetical order ready for collection by patients.

Handling cash for private treatment/work.

Administration

Making appointments by telephone, handling requests for home visits and taking messages.

Dealing with queries from patients asking for repeat or acute prescriptions.

Processing patients change of address and have knowledge of the Practice area.

Retrieve and file medical records ensuring strict alphabetical order is adhered to.

Other Tasks

When last to leave at the end of the day, ensure that the building is secured, alarm activated and that all electrical equipment is switched off.

Use of Equipment

Reception staff should be able to use general office equipment such as photocopier, fax and franking machine.

About us

Estuary Group Practice is a thriving training practice in the west of Swansea. We have a growing population of 20,500 patients to whom we provide healthcare services across our three sites in Gowerton, Penclawdd and Gorseinon. The practice is proud of our experienced cohesive team of 15 partners working with 1 salaried doctor, 2 practice nurses, a healthcare assistant, a practice pharmacist and a paramedic supported by over twenty non-clinical staff.

We provide a diverse range of enhanced services to our patients (such as minor surgery and contraceptive services). We have for many years been a training practice for GP registrars, and we also teach students.

Details

Date posted

19 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4836-25-0000

Job locations

The Gowerton Practice

Mill Street

Gowerton

Swansea

SA4 3ED


Job description

Job responsibilities

Administrative Assistant at Estuary Group Practice

Job Description

Hours of duty: Part time (27.5 per week, Monday to Friday). Two shift patterns available - 07:45 - 13:15 or 13:00 - 18:30

Accountable to: Practice Manager

JOB SUMMARY To act as medical administrator dealing with receiving patients, making appointments, and dealing with requests for visits and taking messages. Willing to work across all 3 sites.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Candidates should be educated to GCSE standard. Proof of qualifications will be required. Candidates should have a good telephone and reception manner, be able to use a computer and have good keyboard skills. We are particularly keen to hear from staff currently working general practice or who have previous experience. Being aware of the rules of patient confidentiality is essential for this post.

PRINICIPAL DUTIES

Reception

Receiving patients and booking appointments at the Reception Desk.

Monitoring the waiting room and guiding patients to rooms.

Dealing with queries from patients asking for repeat prescriptions.

Sorting prescriptions into alphabetical order ready for collection by patients.

Handling cash for private treatment/work.

Administration

Making appointments by telephone, handling requests for home visits and taking messages.

Dealing with queries from patients asking for repeat or acute prescriptions.

Processing patients change of address and have knowledge of the Practice area.

Retrieve and file medical records ensuring strict alphabetical order is adhered to.

Other Tasks

When last to leave at the end of the day, ensure that the building is secured, alarm activated and that all electrical equipment is switched off.

Use of Equipment

Reception staff should be able to use general office equipment such as photocopier, fax and franking machine.

Induction and Training

Staff are initially employed for a 6 month probationary period, during which time induction and training would take place.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Administrative Assistant at Estuary Group Practice

Job Description

Hours of duty: Part time (27.5 per week, Monday to Friday). Two shift patterns available - 07:45 - 13:15 or 13:00 - 18:30

Accountable to: Practice Manager

JOB SUMMARY To act as medical administrator dealing with receiving patients, making appointments, and dealing with requests for visits and taking messages. Willing to work across all 3 sites.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Candidates should be educated to GCSE standard. Proof of qualifications will be required. Candidates should have a good telephone and reception manner, be able to use a computer and have good keyboard skills. We are particularly keen to hear from staff currently working general practice or who have previous experience. Being aware of the rules of patient confidentiality is essential for this post.

PRINICIPAL DUTIES

Reception

Receiving patients and booking appointments at the Reception Desk.

Monitoring the waiting room and guiding patients to rooms.

Dealing with queries from patients asking for repeat prescriptions.

Sorting prescriptions into alphabetical order ready for collection by patients.

Handling cash for private treatment/work.

Administration

Making appointments by telephone, handling requests for home visits and taking messages.

Dealing with queries from patients asking for repeat or acute prescriptions.

Processing patients change of address and have knowledge of the Practice area.

Retrieve and file medical records ensuring strict alphabetical order is adhered to.

Other Tasks

When last to leave at the end of the day, ensure that the building is secured, alarm activated and that all electrical equipment is switched off.

Use of Equipment

Reception staff should be able to use general office equipment such as photocopier, fax and franking machine.

Induction and Training

Staff are initially employed for a 6 month probationary period, during which time induction and training would take place.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in 3 subjects.

Desirable

  • Previous general practice experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in 3 subjects.

Desirable

  • Previous general practice experience

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

Estuary Group Practice

Address

The Gowerton Practice

Mill Street

Gowerton

Swansea

SA4 3ED


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Estuary Group Practice

Address

The Gowerton Practice

Mill Street

Gowerton

Swansea

SA4 3ED


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Barry Matthews

barry.matthews@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

19 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4836-25-0000

Job locations

The Gowerton Practice

Mill Street

Gowerton

Swansea

SA4 3ED


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