Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated, and hardworking individual to join our team as Senior Receptionist. The successful candidate will be responsible for efficient management and direction of the administration team ensuring all duties are performed effectively and to a high standard. Main duties of the job Overseeing the administration and support operations of the practice, ensuring staff achieve their primary responsibilities. About us We are a friendly practice with over 8100 patients. Our clinical team comprises 3 GP Partners,1 Salaried GP, 1 Clinical Pharmacist, 2 Nurse Practitioner Prescribers, 1 Practice Nurse, Nurse Associate and other associated staff and ARRS roles. Full administration support from the Practice Manager and administrative staff. Date posted 07 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £13.50 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A4373-24-0004 Job locations 12 Millrise Road Stoke-on-trent ST2 7BW Job description Job responsibilities Overall responsibility: To be responsible for the efficient management and direction of the administration team, ensuring all administrative duties are performed effectively and to the required standard, meeting the objectives of the practice. To support the management team in promoting quality and continuous improvement, confidentiality, collaborative working, service delivery, learning and development, and to carry out other duties as directed by the management team. To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of reception duties and the provision of general support to the multidisciplinary team. Duties can include, but are not limited to, greeting and directing patients, effective use of the appointment system, booking appointments, the processing of information and assisting patients as required. To act as the central point of contact for patients, the distribution of information, messages and enquiries for the clinical team, liaising with multi-disciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers. The post holder will: Be able to provide leadership to the reception and administration team Have excellent service, leadership and communication skills Work collaboratively with the whole surgery to meet the needs of the patients Main duties of the job: The following are the core responsibilities of the Senior Receptionist. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Overseeing the administration and support operations of the practice, ensuring staff achieve their primary responsibilities Compiling administration staff rotas Updating the appointment book to reflect annual leave and other absences Supporting the management team in the compilation of practice reports and the practice development plan Developing, implementing and embedding efficient office processes and procedures With the Practice Manager, supporting the coordination of the provision of temporary administrative and reception staff, ensuring sufficient cover is provided for periods of leave and other staff absences Providing initial guidance and advice to patients who wish to verbally complain Maintaining and monitor the practice appointment system Processing personal, telephone and e-requests for appointments Answering incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately Signposting patients to the correct service Initiating contact with and responding to, requests from patients, team members and external agencies Photocopying documentation as required Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as required Inputting data into patients healthcare records as necessary Direct requests for information, i.e. SAR, insurance/solicitors letters and DVLA forms to the Medical Secretary Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner Maintaining a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times Monitoring and maintain the reception area and notice boards Supporting all clinical staff with general tasks as requested Actioning incoming emails and correspondence as necessary Scan patient related documentation and attach scanned documents to patients healthcare records Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota Support in the management of repeat prescriptions, ensuring they are processed accurately and efficiently Dealing with patient complaints relating to front desk/reception services Oversee and delegate daily tasks Job description Job responsibilities Overall responsibility: To be responsible for the efficient management and direction of the administration team, ensuring all administrative duties are performed effectively and to the required standard, meeting the objectives of the practice. To support the management team in promoting quality and continuous improvement, confidentiality, collaborative working, service delivery, learning and development, and to carry out other duties as directed by the management team. To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of reception duties and the provision of general support to the multidisciplinary team. Duties can include, but are not limited to, greeting and directing patients, effective use of the appointment system, booking appointments, the processing of information and assisting patients as required. To act as the central point of contact for patients, the distribution of information, messages and enquiries for the clinical team, liaising with multi-disciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers. The post holder will: Be able to provide leadership to the reception and administration team Have excellent service, leadership and communication skills Work collaboratively with the whole surgery to meet the needs of the patients Main duties of the job: The following are the core responsibilities of the Senior Receptionist. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Overseeing the administration and support operations of the practice, ensuring staff achieve their primary responsibilities Compiling administration staff rotas Updating the appointment book to reflect annual leave and other absences Supporting the management team in the compilation of practice reports and the practice development plan Developing, implementing and embedding efficient office processes and procedures With the Practice Manager, supporting the coordination of the provision of temporary administrative and reception staff, ensuring sufficient cover is provided for periods of leave and other staff absences Providing initial guidance and advice to patients who wish to verbally complain Maintaining and monitor the practice appointment system Processing personal, telephone and e-requests for appointments Answering incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately Signposting patients to the correct service Initiating contact with and responding to, requests from patients, team members and external agencies Photocopying documentation as required Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as required Inputting data into patients healthcare records as necessary Direct requests for information, i.e. SAR, insurance/solicitors letters and DVLA forms to the Medical Secretary Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner Maintaining a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times Monitoring and maintain the reception area and notice boards Supporting all clinical staff with general tasks as requested Actioning incoming emails and correspondence as necessary Scan patient related documentation and attach scanned documents to patients healthcare records Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota Support in the management of repeat prescriptions, ensuring they are processed accurately and efficiently Dealing with patient complaints relating to front desk/reception services Oversee and delegate daily tasks Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of leading a team Experience of working as a receptionist/administrator Desirable Experience of working in primary care Complaints management and de-escalation Knowledge and Skills Essential Good interpersonal and communication skills Ability to lead and motivate a team Able to multi task and prioritise workload appropriately Understanding of confidentiality Excellent IT knowledge including Microsoft Office applications Good organisational skills Effective verbal and written communication skills Desirable Experience of using EMIS Web and Docman software Good knowledge of the care navigation process Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education Desirable NVQ in Customer Service or similar Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of leading a team Experience of working as a receptionist/administrator Desirable Experience of working in primary care Complaints management and de-escalation Knowledge and Skills Essential Good interpersonal and communication skills Ability to lead and motivate a team Able to multi task and prioritise workload appropriately Understanding of confidentiality Excellent IT knowledge including Microsoft Office applications Good organisational skills Effective verbal and written communication skills Desirable Experience of using EMIS Web and Docman software Good knowledge of the care navigation process Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education Desirable NVQ in Customer Service or similar 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 Millrise Medical Practice Address 12 Millrise Road Stoke-on-trent ST2 7BW Employer's website https://www.millrisemedicalpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)