Receptionist - Pencoed Medical Centre

GP Practice in Wales

The closing date is 23 May 2025

Job summary

Hourly Rate: £12.21

20 hours a week

The practice receptionists have the privilege of being the first point of contact for patients and other services and clinicians contacting the practice. Excellent written and spoken communication skills are key in order to be able to deal with any request in the most appropriate and timely manner. Experience would be ideal, but either way you will be part of an experienced and supportive team, and ongoing training is regularly provided.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Role

Our practice receptionists are responsible for undertaking a wide range of administrative and reception duties, including the provision of general support to the clinical multidisciplinary team. Duties can include, but are not limited to, greeting and signposting patients to the appropriate healthcare professional or service (care navigation), patient registration, booking appointments, processing of information (electronic and hard copy) and assisting patients as required. You will act as the central point of contact for patients, the distribution of information, messages and enquiries for the clinical team, liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers.

About us

Dynamic, friendly, fast-paced training practice with a great supportive admin and clinical team with its main site in Pencoed and Branch Surgery in Llanharan.

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary Available Upon Request

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

M0044-25-0125

Job locations

Medical Centre

Heol-yr-onnen

Pencoed

Bridgend

Mid Glamorgan

CF35 5PF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The main duties of the role are as follows:

a. Process and effectively signpost patients to the appropriate healthcare professional depending on the presenting condition

b. Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers requests appropriately

c. Process patient requests for appointments

d. Process repeat prescription requests

e. Initiate contact with and respond to requests from patients, team members and external agencies

f. Enter read-code data on to the clinical database

g. Photocopy documentation as required

h. Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as required

i. Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary

j. Scan patient-related documentation and attach scanned documents to patients healthcare records

k. Direct requests for information, e.g. SAR, insurance/solicitors letters and DVLA forms, to the administrative team

l. Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner

m. Carry out system searches as requested

n. Support administrative staff, providing cover during staff absences

o. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

p. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

q. Monitor and maintain the reception area and noticeboards

r. Support all clinical staff with general tasks as requested

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main duties of the role are as follows:

a. Process and effectively signpost patients to the appropriate healthcare professional depending on the presenting condition

b. Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers requests appropriately

c. Process patient requests for appointments

d. Process repeat prescription requests

e. Initiate contact with and respond to requests from patients, team members and external agencies

f. Enter read-code data on to the clinical database

g. Photocopy documentation as required

h. Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as required

i. Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary

j. Scan patient-related documentation and attach scanned documents to patients healthcare records

k. Direct requests for information, e.g. SAR, insurance/solicitors letters and DVLA forms, to the administrative team

l. Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner

m. Carry out system searches as requested

n. Support administrative staff, providing cover during staff absences

o. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

p. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

q. Monitor and maintain the reception area and noticeboards

r. Support all clinical staff with general tasks as requested

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public

Desirable

  • Experience of working in healthcare setting Experience of working in a primary care environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

  • Active signposting/care navigator training qualification Healthcare qualification (level 2) or working towards gaining an equivalent level Customer service qualification (NVQ or equivalent)
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public

Desirable

  • Experience of working in healthcare setting Experience of working in a primary care environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

  • Active signposting/care navigator training qualification Healthcare qualification (level 2) or working towards gaining an equivalent level Customer service qualification (NVQ or equivalent)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Medical Centre

Heol-yr-onnen

Pencoed

Bridgend

Mid Glamorgan

CF35 5PF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Medical Centre

Heol-yr-onnen

Pencoed

Bridgend

Mid Glamorgan

CF35 5PF


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Clare Williams

clare.williams4@wales.nhs.uk

01656867900

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary Available Upon Request

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

M0044-25-0125

Job locations

Medical Centre

Heol-yr-onnen

Pencoed

Bridgend

Mid Glamorgan

CF35 5PF


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