Chirk Surgery

Medical Receptionist 16 hours per week

The closing date is 04 November 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to work as part of the reception team. The successful candidate will be dealing with the public on a daily basis in a busy health centre that serves a community of 9500 patients. They must therefore present themselves well, be polite and helpful, have the ability to work under pressure and to liaise with staff at all levels. The successful applicant must be flexible and willing to work as part of a team.

There may be the opportunity to work extra hours to cover holidays.

This position is for up to 16 hours per week. The rota may include working up to three days per week between 08.00am - 6.30pm. Rota to be discussed at interview.

Main duties of the job

The role is wide ranging and the main responsibilities are:

To process personal telephone and digital requests for appointments.

Answer incoming phone calls, and signposting patients to the correct service where appropriate.

To answer general enquiries, supervise waiting area and explain surgery procedures.

Booking appointments, and retrieve medical records for consultations, if required.

Open and distribute post as appropriate.

Record requests for home visits and refer urgent requests to duty doctor.

Provide results to patients as instructed by a doctor

Issue prescriptions and other documents to patients

Take responsibility for specific administrative functions e.g. registrations, immunisations

About us

The practice is located close to the centre of Chirk within a modern purpose built health centre. There is free staff parking on site.

The successful applicant would have access to become a member of the NHS pension scheme.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1037-25-0004

Job locations

Castle Health Centre, Colliery Road

Chirk

Wrexham

LL14 5DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

to enable patients to access the services of the Practice

to assist the clinicians and the Practice Manager in providing those services.

to maintain efficient and prompt filing, record keeping and document distribution

operate and divert telephone system as appropriate

answer general enquiries, supervise waiting area and explain surgery procedures

book appointments and signpost patients to services where appropriate

retrieve medical records for consultations, if required

arrange and retrieve medical records for un-booked consultations, if required

open and distribute post as appropriate

record requests for home visits and refer urgent requests to duty doctor

provide results to patients as instructed by a doctor

issue prescriptions and other documents to patients

refile and maintain medical records and correspondence both manual and computerised

receive and record messages for GPs & Practice staff

take responsibility for specific administrative functions e.g. registrations, immunisations

advise the Practice Manager upon supplies, premises defects and patient complaints

open and close surgery and make secure

To undertake any other such duties as the practice manager may reasonably require.

Job description

Job responsibilities

to enable patients to access the services of the Practice

to assist the clinicians and the Practice Manager in providing those services.

to maintain efficient and prompt filing, record keeping and document distribution

operate and divert telephone system as appropriate

answer general enquiries, supervise waiting area and explain surgery procedures

book appointments and signpost patients to services where appropriate

retrieve medical records for consultations, if required

arrange and retrieve medical records for un-booked consultations, if required

open and distribute post as appropriate

record requests for home visits and refer urgent requests to duty doctor

provide results to patients as instructed by a doctor

issue prescriptions and other documents to patients

refile and maintain medical records and correspondence both manual and computerised

receive and record messages for GPs & Practice staff

take responsibility for specific administrative functions e.g. registrations, immunisations

advise the Practice Manager upon supplies, premises defects and patient complaints

open and close surgery and make secure

To undertake any other such duties as the practice manager may reasonably require.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skils, be empathetic and have an understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
  • Previous GP receptionist experience within a medical setting would be an advantage, though not essential as full training would be given.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skils, be empathetic and have an understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
  • Previous GP receptionist experience within a medical setting would be an advantage, though not essential as full training would be given.

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

Chirk Surgery

Address

Castle Health Centre, Colliery Road

Chirk

Wrexham

LL14 5DH


Employer's website

http://chirksurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chirk Surgery

Address

Castle Health Centre, Colliery Road

Chirk

Wrexham

LL14 5DH


Employer's website

http://chirksurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Becci Jones

Becci.Jones@wales.nhs.uk

01691772434

Details

Date posted

21 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1037-25-0004

Job locations

Castle Health Centre, Colliery Road

Chirk

Wrexham

LL14 5DH


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