We are looking for an innovative, forward-thinking candidate to take up a new and exciting position at our busy GP practice, Mill Street Medical Centre in St Helens. Teamwork is an essential part of general practice and we are looking to recruit a good team player and enthusiastic person to help deliver a quality service for our patients.
Main duties of the job
Enthusiastic and have the ability to work as a team member or autonomously with good interpersonal skills. You should also have the ability to work under pressure and have a clear, polite telephone manner and be competent in the use of computer programmes. Personal qualities include being flexible and co-operative and being sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
About us
We are a large busy practice with a list size of 10,500 patients. Our clinical team consists of 4 GP Partners, 4 Salaried GPs, two Practice Nurses, and two HCAs. We also have a prescription team, administration team, and a reception team working closely together, supported by a Practice Manager, Reception Manager, and Administration Manager. Competitive Rate of Pay and inclusion in the NHS Pension Scheme.
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of administration, reception, and prescription duties in support of the multidisciplinary team. Duties can include but are not limited to back office administrative duties, dealing with prescription queries, reception duties, providing support to the team, ensuring all issues are resolved or escalated in a timely manner, and being the Face of Mill Street Medical Centre when dealing with our patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
* GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above)
* NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
Experience
* Experience of working with the general public
* Experience of administrative duties
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Knowledge and Skills
* Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
* Clear, polite telephone manner
* Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
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.
£11.67 an hour. Includes access to NHS pension scheme.
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