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Awburn House Medical Practice

Part-Time Receptionist

The closing date is 31 October 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for a reliable, friendly, and organised individual to join our reception team at a busy and welcoming medical practice. This is a key front-of-house role where youll be the first point of contact for our patients, providing excellent customer service both in person and over the phone.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

  • Greeting and assisting patients
  • Answering telephone calls and booking appointments
  • Managing patient records and administrative tasks
  • Supporting the clinical team with day-to-day operations

About us

At Awburn House Medical Practice, youll be joining a supportive, close-knit team of professionals who are passionate about delivering excellent patient care. Our reception team works collaboratively with clinicians, nurses, and admin staff in a friendly and respectful environment where everyones contribution is valued.

We pride ourselves on our positive team spirit, where colleagues help one another and communication is open and honest. Whether its a busy clinic day or a quiet afternoon, we work together with a shared sense of purpose and a good dose of humour.

Why Join Us?

  • A welcoming and inclusive workplace
  • Ongoing support and training to help you grow in your role
  • Opportunities to take on additional hours for holiday and sickness cover
  • Access to the NHS pension scheme (if eligible)
  • A chance to make a real difference in the lives of our patients

If you're looking for a role where you can feel part of something meaningful and be appreciated for your work, wed love to hear from you

Details

Date posted

09 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0231-10-10-25

Job locations

Mottram Moor

Mottram

Hyde

Cheshire

SK14 6LA


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a friendly, reliable receptionist to join our busy GP surgery. You will be the first point of contact for patients, providing excellent service in person and over the phone. Duties include booking appointments, handling queries, updating records, and supporting the clinical team with admin tasks. You must be organised, IT-literate, and able to work under pressure with a calm, professional manner. Experience in a healthcare setting is desirable. Familiarity with EMIS and Docman systems is an advantage. Flexibility to cover holidays and sickness is required. Join our supportive team and help us deliver high-quality patient care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a friendly, reliable receptionist to join our busy GP surgery. You will be the first point of contact for patients, providing excellent service in person and over the phone. Duties include booking appointments, handling queries, updating records, and supporting the clinical team with admin tasks. You must be organised, IT-literate, and able to work under pressure with a calm, professional manner. Experience in a healthcare setting is desirable. Familiarity with EMIS and Docman systems is an advantage. Flexibility to cover holidays and sickness is required. Join our supportive team and help us deliver high-quality patient care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong IT and administrative skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and multitask
  • Friendly, professional, and caring manner
  • Flexible and reliable
  • Experience in a healthcare or GP setting
  • Commitment to confidentiality and patient care

Desirable

  • Knowledge of EMIS and Docman
  • Experience in a healthcare or GP setting
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong IT and administrative skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and multitask
  • Friendly, professional, and caring manner
  • Flexible and reliable
  • Experience in a healthcare or GP setting
  • Commitment to confidentiality and patient care

Desirable

  • Knowledge of EMIS and Docman
  • Experience in a healthcare or GP setting

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

Awburn House Medical Practice

Address

Mottram Moor

Mottram

Hyde

Cheshire

SK14 6LA


Employer's website

https://www.awburnhouse.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Awburn House Medical Practice

Address

Mottram Moor

Mottram

Hyde

Cheshire

SK14 6LA


Employer's website

https://www.awburnhouse.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Reception Manager

Rachel Taggart

gmicb-tameside.awburnhouse@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

09 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0231-10-10-25

Job locations

Mottram Moor

Mottram

Hyde

Cheshire

SK14 6LA


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