Operose Health

Receptionist

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Job summary

Our administration teams are the first contact patients have with our services. These are important roles at the heart of the high-quality care we provide. We invest in our reception and admin staff from the moment they join us. This includes sector-leading pay, benefits and training, and a career where you will make a difference every day. Successful candidates will be part of a motivated team, working closely with a range of healthcare professionals, making sure we always deliver the best possible care and experience for our patients.

Main duties of the job

Candidates will need to be comfortable with a flexible approach to tasks and be proactive in solving problems. They must be able to engage positively with patients and colleagues. Candidates will also be supported to use the latest technology, including our own digital apps to connect with patients.

About us

Operose Health are leaders in digital-first primary care providing high quality, accessible and resilient NHS services for our patients. We currently serve over 600,000 patients across 66 GP practices and in community services in ten locations. We are proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

JR101005

Job locations

32 Northumberland Avenue

Southend-on-Sea

SS1 2TH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Location: Southend-on-SeaResponding to patient queries and liaising with the wider primary care team.Managing appointment requests and signposting patients to our range of services.Maintaining patient records and maintaining patient confidentiality.Utilising other information systems to support efficient workflow processes.Emailing, scanning and coding clinical correspondence.Processing prescription requests in a timely manner.Supporting patient health promotion recall campaigns.Encouraging uptake of our digital tools to support patient self-care.Taking part in all mandatory training, annual appraisal and continued education, learning and development.The ability to communicate with a wide range of people in a kind, professional and caring way.Work effectively with colleagues as part of a team.A willingness to learn and progress with a can do attitude.Previous experience of working in the NHS is welcome but not essential.Effective IT skills are an advantage.While knowledge of GP practice systems is desirable, training will be available.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Location: Southend-on-SeaResponding to patient queries and liaising with the wider primary care team.Managing appointment requests and signposting patients to our range of services.Maintaining patient records and maintaining patient confidentiality.Utilising other information systems to support efficient workflow processes.Emailing, scanning and coding clinical correspondence.Processing prescription requests in a timely manner.Supporting patient health promotion recall campaigns.Encouraging uptake of our digital tools to support patient self-care.Taking part in all mandatory training, annual appraisal and continued education, learning and development.The ability to communicate with a wide range of people in a kind, professional and caring way.Work effectively with colleagues as part of a team.A willingness to learn and progress with a can do attitude.Previous experience of working in the NHS is welcome but not essential.Effective IT skills are an advantage.While knowledge of GP practice systems is desirable, training will be available.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Reception or customer care experience is essential. Must have PC skills will be able to use basic Word, Excel and e-mail
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Reception or customer care experience is essential. Must have PC skills will be able to use basic Word, Excel and e-mail

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Operose Health

Address

32 Northumberland Avenue

Southend-on-Sea

SS1 2TH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Operose Health

Address

32 Northumberland Avenue

Southend-on-Sea

SS1 2TH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Primary Recruiter

Katherine Newbury

recruitement@operosehealth.co.uk

01494690877

Details

Date posted

15 September 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

JR101005

Job locations

32 Northumberland Avenue

Southend-on-Sea

SS1 2TH


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