Job summary We are looking to recruit a friendly, enthusiastic and reliable GP Receptionist /Administrator to join our busy GP Practice based in Swindon. The ideal candidate would be a team player who has strong IT and communication skills. The post holder will need to be able to work well under pressure and cope with conflicting demands. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is essential. This is an ideal job for someone looking to start and develop their career in the NHS. The candidate must be willing to learn and have the ability to manage multiple priorities. In return we offer investment in staff training and support with career development. Hours are below: Monday- 08:00 to 18:30 Tuesday- 13:30 to 18:30 Thursday-13:30 to 18:30 Friday- 08:00 to 18:30 Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities: Open and prepare reception for surgeries Arrange appointments for doctor/nurse clinics Receive and direct patients arriving for appointments Filing and pulling medical records Operate computerised repeat prescription requests Operate surgery computer andtelephone system Be able to use the photocopier/scanner Attend reception meetings as appropriate and assist with the development and improvement of receptions procedures About us Ridgeway View Family Practice is a well-established, friendly GP training Practice, with a list size of circa 15,000 patients located at 2 sites in Wroughton & Chiseldon. We are part of the Brunel Health Group and are proud to have been rated as Good by CQC. We strive to provide excellent care to our patients and are supported by dynamic well-established and highly professional teams. We are seeking to employ an experienced, versatile and resilient receptionist/administrator who will; Facilitate the smooth running of reception areas in order to provide patients with a professional and efficient service and provide support to all GPs and other health care professionals. Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £22,000 to £24,375 a year pay review due April 2025 Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A1343-25-0000 Job locations Wroughton Health Centre Barrett Way Wroughton Wiltshire SN4 9LW Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Open and prepare reception for surgeries Arrange appointments for doctor/nurse clinics Receive and direct patients arriving for appointments Operate surgery computer and telephone systems Be able to use the photocopier / scanner Take general enquiries regardingtest results,prescriptions, fitness to workcertificates,requests for home visits, patient registrations,medicals. Attend reception meetings as appropriate and assist with the development and improvement of receptions procedures Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Open and prepare reception for surgeries Arrange appointments for doctor/nurse clinics Receive and direct patients arriving for appointments Operate surgery computer and telephone systems Be able to use the photocopier / scanner Take general enquiries regardingtest results,prescriptions, fitness to workcertificates,requests for home visits, patient registrations,medicals. Attend reception meetings as appropriate and assist with the development and improvement of receptions procedures Person Specification Interpersonal skills Essential - Friendly nature with excellent people skills - Ability to work as part of a team - Positive outlook and a calm demeanour when things get busy Experience Desirable Experience of working in primary care or a GP practice System One Experience Person Specification Interpersonal skills Essential - Friendly nature with excellent people skills - Ability to work as part of a team - Positive outlook and a calm demeanour when things get busy Experience Desirable Experience of working in primary care or a GP practice System One Experience 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 Ridgeway View Family Practice Address Wroughton Health Centre Barrett Way Wroughton Wiltshire SN4 9LW Employer's website https://www.ridgewayviewfamilypractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)