Alastair Ross Medical Practice

Receptionist

The closing date is 26 December 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a friendly, reliable, and efficient Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to join our busy GP Surgery team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week, with the following working pattern:

  • Monday: 13:00 18:30

  • Tuesday: 08:00 18:30

  • Wednesday: 13:00 18:30

  • Thursday: 13:00 18:30

  • Friday: 08:00 18:30

Please only apply if you are able to work these fixed working hours.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a friendly and efficient Receptionist to join our busy GP Surgery team. The main duties include:

  • Welcoming and assisting patients both in person and over the telephone

  • Booking, amending, and cancelling appointments using clinical systems

  • Managing patient enquiries with professionalism, empathy, and strict confidentiality

  • Processing repeat prescriptions, test results, and medical documentation

  • Providing administrative support to clinicians and the wider practice team

  • Supporting the practice in meeting QOF and BQC KPI requirements

  • Referring patients to the appropriate services or specialties as needed

About us

Alastair Ross Medical Practice is a well-established GP surgery located within Breightmet Health Centre, a modern, purpose-built facility. Our multidisciplinary team includes four General Practitioners, one Advanced Nurse Practitioner, a Healthcare Assistant, and a Practice Nurse, all dedicated to delivering safe, patient-centred, high-quality care to our community. We pride ourselves on offering a welcoming and supportive environment for both patients and staff.

What We Have to Offer

  • Training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role

  • A supportive and friendly team environment where collaboration is encouraged

  • An open-door policy, promoting transparency, communication, and easy access to support from colleagues and management

Details

Date posted

26 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2782-25-0004

Job locations

Breightmet Health Centre

Breightmet Fold Lane

Bolton

Lancashire

BL2 6DQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Greeting patients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner

  • Answering telephone calls and managing appointment bookings

  • Processing prescriptions, referrals, clinical letters, and samples

  • Ensuring the reception area is tidy, organised, and welcoming

  • Working as part of a team to support the smooth running of the practice

  • Ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care to all patients

  • Managing the amalgamation and processing of new patient records

  • Following all practice policies and procedures

  • Completing administrative tasks, including scanning, filing, and data entry

  • Liaising with clinicians, patients, and external healthcare professionals

  • Ensuring administrative work contributes to meeting QOF, BQC, and IIF KPIs

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Greeting patients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner

  • Answering telephone calls and managing appointment bookings

  • Processing prescriptions, referrals, clinical letters, and samples

  • Ensuring the reception area is tidy, organised, and welcoming

  • Working as part of a team to support the smooth running of the practice

  • Ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care to all patients

  • Managing the amalgamation and processing of new patient records

  • Following all practice policies and procedures

  • Completing administrative tasks, including scanning, filing, and data entry

  • Liaising with clinicians, patients, and external healthcare professionals

  • Ensuring administrative work contributes to meeting QOF, BQC, and IIF KPIs

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths & English

Desirable

  • General practice experience

Experience

Essential

  • Reception/Admin experience

Desirable

  • GP receptionist experience desirable
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths & English

Desirable

  • General practice experience

Experience

Essential

  • Reception/Admin experience

Desirable

  • GP receptionist experience desirable

Employer details

Employer name

Alastair Ross Medical Practice

Address

Breightmet Health Centre

Breightmet Fold Lane

Bolton

Lancashire

BL2 6DQ


Employer's website

https://www.alastairross.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Alastair Ross Medical Practice

Address

Breightmet Health Centre

Breightmet Fold Lane

Bolton

Lancashire

BL2 6DQ


Employer's website

https://www.alastairross.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Athaul Goni

athaul.goni@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

26 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2782-25-0004

Job locations

Breightmet Health Centre

Breightmet Fold Lane

Bolton

Lancashire

BL2 6DQ


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