Primary Care Careers

Medical Receptionist

The closing date is 20 February 2026

Job summary

Constable Country Medical Practice based in Colchester and Ipswich are looking to recruit a bank/casual medical receptionist for their team. Please note, this vacancy has no guaranteed hours. Shifts are offered to cover sickness, annual leave and busy periods so flexibility is essential.

Main duties of the job

  • Answering calls and helping patients access the right service
  • Booking appointments
  • Taking messages and managing the teams task box
  • Liaising with clinicians and external services
  • Processing prescription requests
  • Providing test results as directed by clinicians
  • Maintaining a tidy and safe reception/working area

About us

At Constable Country Medical Practice,care for 12,250 patients across two sites and have a clinical team of 3 GP partners, 2 salaried GPs, 2 nurse practitioners and a paramedic. We are also a GP training practice. Ourteam of healthcare professionalsand additional cliniciansoffer a number ofclinics and servicesto promote good health and wellbeing whatever your medical condition. This may include services offered by the midwife, podiatrist or acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine doctor.

Benefits include:

  • NHS Pension
  • NHS/Blue Light discounts
  • Free parking
  • Flu vaccination
  • Cycle to work scheme

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications.

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.50 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29349

Job locations

Heath Road

East Bergholt

Colchester

Essex

CO7 6RT


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • IT confident
  • Has a friendly and calm manner
  • Team player
  • Patient-focused attitude
  • Can work well under pressure
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • IT confident
  • Has a friendly and calm manner
  • Team player
  • Patient-focused attitude
  • Can work well under pressure

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

Heath Road

East Bergholt

Colchester

Essex

CO7 6RT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

Heath Road

East Bergholt

Colchester

Essex

CO7 6RT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Constable Country Medical Practice

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.50 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29349

Job locations

Heath Road

East Bergholt

Colchester

Essex

CO7 6RT


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