Cumberland House Surgery

Receptionist

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Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our large friendly GP Practice, to cover a period of maternity leave. You will work 26.5 hours per week over 3 days (Mon & Fri 8.00am-5.30pm & Tue 8.00am-5.00pm)

As the first point of contact for our patients it is essential that you have excellent communication skills plus a warm and friendly manner. You will need good organisational skills and have the ability to prioritise and work under pressure.

Main duties of the job

The role of Receptionist will involve:

  • Answering phones
  • Booking appointments using our computerised clinical system
  • Active Signposting on the telephone and via eConsult
  • Liaising with patients in a confidential manner
  • Updating clinical records as appropriate
  • Scanning electronic correspondence
  • Actioning clinician administrative tasks

About us

*PREVIOUS APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED*

We are a large well established team in Southport suburbs. We pride ourselves on offering excellent patient care and are one of the few practices who are run by GP Partners and we see ourselves as a traditional family GP.

You will be eligible for NHS Pension Scheme during your fixed term contract, as well as joining us for staff occasions /team building and access to an Employee Wellbeing Programme.

Details

Date posted

09 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2330-24-0003

Job locations

58 Scarisbrick New Road

Southport

Merseyside

PR8 6PG


Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of Receptionist will involve:

  • Answering phones
  • Booking appointments using our computerised clinical system
  • Active Signposting on the telephone and via eConsult
  • Liaising with patients in a confidential manner
  • Updating clinical records as appropriate
  • Scanning electronic correspondence
  • Actioning clinician administrative tasks

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of Receptionist will involve:

  • Answering phones
  • Booking appointments using our computerised clinical system
  • Active Signposting on the telephone and via eConsult
  • Liaising with patients in a confidential manner
  • Updating clinical records as appropriate
  • Scanning electronic correspondence
  • Actioning clinician administrative tasks

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Grade C or above in English

Experience

Essential

  • *PREVIOUS APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED *
  • Experience of dealing with the public
  • Experience of dealing with sensitive information
  • Proven track record of professionalism

Desirable

  • Experience of working within Primary Care
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Grade C or above in English

Experience

Essential

  • *PREVIOUS APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED *
  • Experience of dealing with the public
  • Experience of dealing with sensitive information
  • Proven track record of professionalism

Desirable

  • Experience of working within Primary Care

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

Cumberland House Surgery

Address

58 Scarisbrick New Road

Southport

Merseyside

PR8 6PG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cumberland House Surgery

Address

58 Scarisbrick New Road

Southport

Merseyside

PR8 6PG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Cumberland House Surgery

gp.n84005@nhs.net

01704501500

Details

Date posted

09 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2330-24-0003

Job locations

58 Scarisbrick New Road

Southport

Merseyside

PR8 6PG


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