Senior Receptionist

The Lansdowne Surgery

The closing date is 08 May 2025

Job summary

ob title: Senior Receptionist/Administrator

Practice Objectives: To provide accessible, prompt and professional health care for patients attending our Surgeries.

Job Holders Objectives: To efficiently manage the every-day running of Surgery sessions within the reception area in the absence of the Reception Lead

To undertake dedicated administrative duties as requested by the Operations Manager/Partners

Accountable to: Operations Manager

Responsible to: Reception Manager

Responsible for: Self and all members of the reception team

Hours per week: 25 - 37.5 hours

Hourly Rate: £12.51

Working Pattern: MON - FRI (Core hours 7.45 to 18:30)

Working Conditions: Reception based

Non Smoking environment

Essential Skills / Qualifications:

- Knowledge and experience of working with clinical systems, preferably SystmOne and/or Accurx.

- 2 + years of reception experience in general practice

- Keen and positive outlook to personal development and continuous learning.

Desirable skills / Qualifications:

- Experience in team leadership / management

- Experience or knowledge of general practice management

Job summary

To assist the Reception Lead in the smooth running of the Reception team, to provide a comprehensive reception and administrative service to patients, visitors, health care professionals and colleagues at the practice and associated organizations and to maintain high professional standards.

Main duties of the job

Core Principles include but not exclusive to

To deputize as Lead for the Reception team in the absence of the Reception Lead and ensure the reception team demonstrates the highest level of customer care

To ensure confidentiality of information (written/oral or electronic) is preserved at all times whether at or away from work

To follow practice procedures to ensure that Caldicott Guardian and Security requirements are met at all times

To follow procedures to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998

To follow all practice protocols concerned with the maintenance of ethical practice

To support and participate in initiatives to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all practice users. This includes following procedures to ensure the control of potential hazards to health and safety.

To respect, support, contribute to and take personal responsibility for implementing commitment to Diversity and Equality of Opportunity

To contribute to a culture of continuous improvement

To perform duties to standards required by the practice in accordance with quality assurance

To demonstrate commitment to Continuing Professional Development

To demonstrate computer literacy

About us

We are a small but busy rural Practice operating in Wiltshire, with a proactive involvement in a successful Primary Care Network. We actively participate in shared initiatives such as a Leg Club, Older Persons Team, Physician Associate Programme, First-Contact Physio Team and an effective Covid Vaccination Program.

We are a dynamic team who communicate well and adapt to change responsively.

Our PCN comprises 4 GP Practices, delivering patient centred care to circa 30,000 residents. By working together in a Network, each Practice is able to offer a wider range of services, giving patients faster and more efficient access to the right care and support.

The Devizes PCN is a progressive organisation with a positive and pro-active team culture. We strive to ensure that our colleagues feel well supported both operationally and developmentally. We look forward to hearing from candidates who will thrive within this environment.

The NHS pension scheme is available at the Practice with an opt out option if required.

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.51 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5785-25-0001

Job locations

The Lansdowne Surgery

Waiblingen Way

Devizes

Wiltshire

SN10 2BU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Job title: Senior Receptionist

Practice Objectives: To provide accessible, prompt and professional health care for patients attending our Surgeries.

Job Holders Objectives: To efficiently manage the every-day running of Surgery sessions within the reception area in the absence of the Reception Lead

To undertake dedicated administrative duties as requested by the Operations Manager or Partners

Accountable to: Operations Manager

Responsible to: Reception Manager

Responsible for: Self and all members of the reception team

Hours per week: 25 - 37.5 hours

Hourly Rate: £12.51

Working Conditions: Reception based

Non Smoking environment

Essential Skills / Qualifications:

Knowledge and experience of working with clinical systems, preferably SystmOne and/or Accurx.

2 + years of reception experience in general practice

Keen and positive outlook to personal development and continuous learning.

Desirable skills / Qualifications:

Experience in team leadership / management

Experience or knowledge of general practice management

Job summary

To assist the Reception Lead in the smooth running of the Reception team, to provide a comprehensive reception and administrative service to patients, visitors, health care professionals and colleagues at the practice and associated organizations and to maintain high professional standards.

Core Principles

To deputize as Lead for the Reception team in the absence of the Reception Lead and ensure the reception team demonstrates the highest level of customer care

To ensure confidentiality of information (written/oral or electronic) is preserved at all times whether at or away from work

To follow practice procedures to ensure that Caldicott Guardian and Security requirements are met at all times

To follow procedures to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998

To follow all practice protocols concerned with the maintenance of ethical practice

To support and participate in initiatives to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all practice users. This includes following procedures to ensure the control of potential hazards to health and safety.

To respect, support, contribute to and take personal responsibility for implementing commitment to Diversity and Equality of Opportunity

To contribute to a culture of continuous improvement

To perform duties to standards required by the practice in accordance with quality assurance

To demonstrate commitment to Continuing Professional Development

To demonstrate computer literacy

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay:£12.51 per hour

Expected hours: 25 to 37.5 per week

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free flu jabs
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £12.51 per hour

Expected hours: 25 to 37.5 per week

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free flu jabs
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (preferred)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Job title: Senior Receptionist

Practice Objectives: To provide accessible, prompt and professional health care for patients attending our Surgeries.

Job Holders Objectives: To efficiently manage the every-day running of Surgery sessions within the reception area in the absence of the Reception Lead

To undertake dedicated administrative duties as requested by the Operations Manager or Partners

Accountable to: Operations Manager

Responsible to: Reception Manager

Responsible for: Self and all members of the reception team

Hours per week: 25 - 37.5 hours

Hourly Rate: £12.51

Working Conditions: Reception based

Non Smoking environment

Essential Skills / Qualifications:

Knowledge and experience of working with clinical systems, preferably SystmOne and/or Accurx.

2 + years of reception experience in general practice

Keen and positive outlook to personal development and continuous learning.

Desirable skills / Qualifications:

Experience in team leadership / management

Experience or knowledge of general practice management

Job summary

To assist the Reception Lead in the smooth running of the Reception team, to provide a comprehensive reception and administrative service to patients, visitors, health care professionals and colleagues at the practice and associated organizations and to maintain high professional standards.

Core Principles

To deputize as Lead for the Reception team in the absence of the Reception Lead and ensure the reception team demonstrates the highest level of customer care

To ensure confidentiality of information (written/oral or electronic) is preserved at all times whether at or away from work

To follow practice procedures to ensure that Caldicott Guardian and Security requirements are met at all times

To follow procedures to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998

To follow all practice protocols concerned with the maintenance of ethical practice

To support and participate in initiatives to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all practice users. This includes following procedures to ensure the control of potential hazards to health and safety.

To respect, support, contribute to and take personal responsibility for implementing commitment to Diversity and Equality of Opportunity

To contribute to a culture of continuous improvement

To perform duties to standards required by the practice in accordance with quality assurance

To demonstrate commitment to Continuing Professional Development

To demonstrate computer literacy

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay:£12.51 per hour

Expected hours: 25 to 37.5 per week

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free flu jabs
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £12.51 per hour

Expected hours: 25 to 37.5 per week

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free flu jabs
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (preferred)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • GP Practice Reception / operations Experience - 2+ years

Desirable

  • Team Management/Leadership experience
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • GP Practice Reception / operations Experience - 2+ years

Desirable

  • Team Management/Leadership 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

The Lansdowne Surgery

Address

The Lansdowne Surgery

Waiblingen Way

Devizes

Wiltshire

SN10 2BU


Employer's website

https://www.devizespcn.nhs.uk/lansdowne-surgery/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Lansdowne Surgery

Address

The Lansdowne Surgery

Waiblingen Way

Devizes

Wiltshire

SN10 2BU


Employer's website

https://www.devizespcn.nhs.uk/lansdowne-surgery/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Reception Manager

Nikki Barratt

lansdownesurgery@nhs.net

01380722278

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.51 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5785-25-0001

Job locations

The Lansdowne Surgery

Waiblingen Way

Devizes

Wiltshire

SN10 2BU


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