Receptionist / Administrator

NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit

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Job summary

Cedars Medical Group, Burnopfield, Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 6HU

Receptionist / Administrator

Hours per week: 37.5

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: AfC Grade 2, £20,270 21,318

pro rata, depending on

experience

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established team, at a friendly, high achieving and forward thinking semi-rural practice, based in the village of Burnopfield. Our practice is in a unique location near to Gibside, bordering both Gateshead and Durham.

Main duties of the job

The post will involve working as part of a small reception and admin team to provide a combination of reception work and general practice administration. Excellent customer service skills, good telephone manner and strict confidentiality are essential. Experience of working as a receptionist and administrator in a GP practice setting is preferred.

About us

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Closing Date: 18/04/2023

Interviews: date to be arranged

Date posted

04 April 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£20,270 to £21,318 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

I9869-2408

Job locations

The Cedars Medical Practice

Cedar Crescent

Burnopfield

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE16 6HU


Job description

Job responsibilities

The purpose of the role is to:

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way

Offer general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone

Facilitate effective communication between patients, members of the primary health care team, secondary care and other associated healthcare agencies

Job description

Job responsibilities

The purpose of the role is to:

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way

Offer general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone

Facilitate effective communication between patients, members of the primary health care team, secondary care and other associated healthcare agencies

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see job description attached.

Desirable

  • Please see job description attached.

Experience

Essential

  • Please see job description attached.

Desirable

  • Please see job description attached.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see job description attached.

Desirable

  • Please see job description attached.

Experience

Essential

  • Please see job description attached.

Desirable

  • Please see job description attached.

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

NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit

Address

The Cedars Medical Practice

Cedar Crescent

Burnopfield

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE16 6HU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit

Address

The Cedars Medical Practice

Cedar Crescent

Burnopfield

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE16 6HU


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Katy Harrison

katyharrison@nhs.net

01207272272

Date posted

04 April 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£20,270 to £21,318 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

I9869-2408

Job locations

The Cedars Medical Practice

Cedar Crescent

Burnopfield

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE16 6HU


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