Job summary Friendly GP Surgery in East London looking to recruit a receptionist/administrator to provide excellent customer care to our patients and carry out a variety of administrative tasks. The position is available immediately. We are looking for a suitable candidate who is: A good team player has proven customer service skills excellent administrative skills gained in a fast paced environment friendly approach IT literate Reliable and excellent time keeping Experience of working in General Practice preferable Main duties of the job Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way. Provide general administrative assistance to the Practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone. About us The practice has a growing population of over 8000 patients and offers a wide range of services. We provide the highest quality healthcare to patients in the area. Our Doctors, Nurses and all our other staff are dedicated to offering a professional service to the highest standards. For the successful candidate we offer: Comprehensive induction programme 20 days of annual leave (pro rata) If you are interested in joining our team please submit your application via NHS jobs Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A0599-25-0000 Job locations 10 Kenworthy Road London E9 5TD Job description Job responsibilities JOB TITLE: Practice Receptionist REPORTS TO: Practice Manager SALARY: Competitive, dependent on experience Job Summary: Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way. Provide 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. Job Responsibilities: Administration To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures. To work in accordance with written protocols Record messages and information accurately and pass them on to the appropriate person in a timely manner Keep up to date with changes in procedure and information affecting reception work Ensure patients letters and investigations are processed and filed accurately in patient records photocopy and scan documents as requested Process GP Links Reception Receiving patients consulting with members of Practice team Handing completed repeat prescriptions to patients and checking names and address. Deal with requests for home visits or emergency appointments in accordance with Practice Guidelines Book transport for patients and ambulance services Be able to cover all reception position as necessary Appointments Process appointment requests via telephone or in person Computer Registrations of new patients computer data entry and medical records maintenance. Process patients change of address, telephone numbers Process repeat prescription request in accordance with Practice Guidelines. Telephone Have working knowledge of telephone system, during and after opening hours. Provide a professional first line response to all callers Other Tasks Call/Recall of patients on Chronic disease register Call/recall of patients (Flu Campaign) Ensure building security have thorough knowledge of doors/windows/alarm. Typing letters as required Any other tasks allocated by managers Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Health & Safety: The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified Equality and Diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/Professional Development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Communication: The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Contribution to the Implementation of Services: The post-holder will: Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate Job description Job responsibilities JOB TITLE: Practice Receptionist REPORTS TO: Practice Manager SALARY: Competitive, dependent on experience Job Summary: Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way. Provide 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. Job Responsibilities: Administration To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures. To work in accordance with written protocols Record messages and information accurately and pass them on to the appropriate person in a timely manner Keep up to date with changes in procedure and information affecting reception work Ensure patients letters and investigations are processed and filed accurately in patient records photocopy and scan documents as requested Process GP Links Reception Receiving patients consulting with members of Practice team Handing completed repeat prescriptions to patients and checking names and address. Deal with requests for home visits or emergency appointments in accordance with Practice Guidelines Book transport for patients and ambulance services Be able to cover all reception position as necessary Appointments Process appointment requests via telephone or in person Computer Registrations of new patients computer data entry and medical records maintenance. Process patients change of address, telephone numbers Process repeat prescription request in accordance with Practice Guidelines. Telephone Have working knowledge of telephone system, during and after opening hours. Provide a professional first line response to all callers Other Tasks Call/Recall of patients on Chronic disease register Call/recall of patients (Flu Campaign) Ensure building security have thorough knowledge of doors/windows/alarm. Typing letters as required Any other tasks allocated by managers Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Health & Safety: The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified Equality and Diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/Professional Development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Communication: The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Contribution to the Implementation of Services: The post-holder will: Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate Person Specification Qualifications Essential Education/Qualifications Minimum of 2 GCSE or at Grade C or above or equivalent in Maths and English Or relevant work experience in the same field NVQ 2 Admin NVQ Reception/ Customer Care English GCSE Grade C and above GCSE in IM&T Grade C or above Knowledge / Experience Any proven experience in customer service role/ front of house Minimum of one year in an administrative role Experience in health care setting Medical terminology Key Skills Good verbal Skills Excellent telephone manners Good written skills Ability to work as part of the team Interpersonal Skills Customer focus Good IT skills, able to use Word, and Email Knowledge of Emis WEB Able to use MS Excel Personal Attributes Flexible Approach Adaptable Able to use own discretion Ability to work with a wide range of professional people and patients Able to prioritise workload Person Specification Qualifications Essential Education/Qualifications Minimum of 2 GCSE or at Grade C or above or equivalent in Maths and English Or relevant work experience in the same field NVQ 2 Admin NVQ Reception/ Customer Care English GCSE Grade C and above GCSE in IM&T Grade C or above Knowledge / Experience Any proven experience in customer service role/ front of house Minimum of one year in an administrative role Experience in health care setting Medical terminology Key Skills Good verbal Skills Excellent telephone manners Good written skills Ability to work as part of the team Interpersonal Skills Customer focus Good IT skills, able to use Word, and Email Knowledge of Emis WEB Able to use MS Excel Personal Attributes Flexible Approach Adaptable Able to use own discretion Ability to work with a wide range of professional people and patients Able to prioritise workload 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 The Wick Surgery Address 10 Kenworthy Road London E9 5TD Employer's website https://thewickhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)