Job summary We are currently looking to recruit friendly, reliable, enthusiastic and hard-working Medical Receptionist to work in a friendly GP practice. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and able to work under pressure to provide best patient service. Must have excellent communication skills and a can-do approach to their work. They must be able to work well on their own, as well as being an integral part of our larger practice team. The post is for 30hrs/week. The practice business working hours are Monday & Wednesday 8am to 8pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8am-7pm. The distribution of these hours will be mutually agreed, during Practice business working hours and will include Saturdays and Sundays as required. Please only apply if you can work during the hours and please only apply if you can commit to travelling to the practice long term. Main duties of the job - Greeting in a pleasant and friendly manner all callers at reception. - Answering the telephone quickly and dealing with or redirecting enquiries. - Recording messages and home visit requests in the appropriate book legibly and accurately. - Handing out repeat prescriptions to patients or their representatives. - Handling general queries and give out test results. About us Winchmore Hill Practice is a large practice of over 22,000 patients. We are a large team consisting of 4 GP Partners, 7 salaried GPs, 5 GP trainees, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA, Paramedics and Practice Pharmacists. In addition to this, we have a supportive administrative team. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A4876-25-0002 Job locations 808 Green Lanes London N21 2SA Job description Job responsibilities - Greeting in a pleasant and friendly manner all callers at reception. - Answering the telephone quickly and dealing with or redirecting enquiries. - Registering new patients including ensure the Practice guidelines are followed for acceptance of new patients. - Recording messages and home visit requests in the appropriate book legibly and accurately. - Handing out repeat prescriptions to patients or their representatives Job description Job responsibilities - Greeting in a pleasant and friendly manner all callers at reception. - Answering the telephone quickly and dealing with or redirecting enquiries. - Registering new patients including ensure the Practice guidelines are followed for acceptance of new patients. - Recording messages and home visit requests in the appropriate book legibly and accurately. - Handing out repeat prescriptions to patients or their representatives Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths Desirable Desirable- NHS experience- GP Practice- Emis Web. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths Desirable Desirable- NHS experience- GP Practice- Emis Web. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name WInchmore Hill Practice Address 808 Green Lanes London N21 2SA Employer's website https://www.winchmorehillpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)