Trinity Medical Centre

Medical Receptionist

The closing date is 21 February 2026

Job summary

Trinity Medical Centre is looking to recruit a receptionist for a part-time position Monday to Friday, This is a multi-skilled role for the successful candidate, who will undertake a range of duties including dealing face-to-face with patients and visitors queries at reception, assisting with day-to-day routine GP admin work, answering telephone calls and making appointments and supporting the Surgery team. We are looking for someone who is dedicated and interested in working in a medical environment. The successful applicant will have good levels of literacy, IT skills preferably with a knowledge of EMIS and interpersonal skills with a commitment to the responsibilities of the role. Some medical admin/reception experience would be an advantage, however training and guidance will be given.

Main duties of the job

  • Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the practice.
  • Deal with all general enquiries and make new and follow-up appointments.
  • Ensure that reception is left tidy with all records and signed prescriptions filed.
  • Handing completed repeat prescriptions to patient and checking names and address.
  • Process appointment requests for today future appointments from patients by telephone and in person.
  • Ensure any online requests are appropriately managed.
  • Process repeat prescription requests in accordance with practice guidelines.
  • Register patients for online access.
  • Dealing with Telephone Enquiries.

About us

We are a busy GP surgery in Littleborough, looking for a part time receptionist to join our friendly team.

The role will involve dealing with patients in person, over the phone and online, as well as completing a range of administrative duties.

The successful candidate will have excellent IT and communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure.

Details

Date posted

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience National Minimum Wage

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1409-26-0000

Job locations

22 Winton Street

Littleborough

Lancashire

OL15 8AR


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the practice.
  • Deal with all general enquiries and make new and follow-up appointments.
  • Ensure that reception is left tidy with all records and signed prescriptions filed.
  • Handing completed repeat prescriptions to patient and checking names and address.
  • Process appointment requests for today future appointments from patients by telephone and in person.
  • Ensure any online requests are appropriately managed.
  • Process repeat prescription requests in accordance with practice guidelines.
  • Register patients for online access.
  • Dealing with Telephone Enquiries.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the practice.
  • Deal with all general enquiries and make new and follow-up appointments.
  • Ensure that reception is left tidy with all records and signed prescriptions filed.
  • Handing completed repeat prescriptions to patient and checking names and address.
  • Process appointment requests for today future appointments from patients by telephone and in person.
  • Ensure any online requests are appropriately managed.
  • Process repeat prescription requests in accordance with practice guidelines.
  • Register patients for online access.
  • Dealing with Telephone Enquiries.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Previous work experience within a reception / administration environment.

Desirable

  • Previous working experience within a GP Practice
  • Previous use of Emis web Clinical System
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Previous work experience within a reception / administration environment.

Desirable

  • Previous working experience within a GP Practice
  • Previous use of Emis web Clinical System

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

Trinity Medical Centre

Address

22 Winton Street

Littleborough

Lancashire

OL15 8AR


Employer's website

https://www.trinitymedicalcentre.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Trinity Medical Centre

Address

22 Winton Street

Littleborough

Lancashire

OL15 8AR


Employer's website

https://www.trinitymedicalcentre.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Lucy Hepworth

lucyhepworth@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience National Minimum Wage

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1409-26-0000

Job locations

22 Winton Street

Littleborough

Lancashire

OL15 8AR


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