Job summary We have an exciting new opportunity for an apprentice receptionist/administrator to join the team based in Tiptree Medical Centre, on a full time basis for 37.5 hours per week. Main duties of the job Booking appointments. Greeting patients. Answering queries from patients and outside agencies and/or signposting to appropriate members of staff. Updating patient records. Processing correspondence. Liaising with patients using various different types of communication methods. Any other ad hoc duties as requested. We reserve the right to retract the advert if a suitable person is found before the end date. About us Tiptree Medical Centre is a friendly, busy and innovative practice in north-east Essex. The team comprises of two friendly, supportive partners and 7 salaried GPs.We are an award-winning, semi-rural practice of approximately 12,000 patients. We are in an ideal location close to Englands oldest town, Colchester, with nearby rail links direct to London and easy access to the east coast. We pride ourselves on being relaxed, with family-friendly and flexible working patterns. Partnership is very much at the heart of primary care, being the largest GP Partnership in North East Essex, comprising of 8 local GP practices across Colchester and Tendring. We pride ourselves on working to be at the forefront of primary care in our region and have many exciting ventures on the horizon. Each of our branches has its own character, and family friendly ethos, which is why our patients love coming to us, and tell us so in our regular patient surveys. We strive to look after our employees as well, with generous annual leave, flexible and family friendly working, and support during difficult times such as free counselling. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience - TBC Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 8778 Job locations Colte House Threshelfords Business Park Inworth Road, Feering Essex CO5 9SE 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 Qualifications Essential Good standard of Education including Maths and English Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of Education including Maths and English 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 Colte House Threshelfords Business Park Inworth Road, Feering Essex CO5 9SE Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)