Foundry Lane Surgery

Receptionist

The closing date is 13 April 2026

Job summary

Foundry Lane Surgery is looking to appoint a part-time receptionist.

We are a small, friendly GP Practice based in East Leeds and are looking for a positive, motivated individual to join our reception team.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in a GP practice and knowledge of SystemOne. However, full training will be provided to the right candidate.

A can do attitude is essential.

Working 19.5 hours per week.

Working Pattern

Thursday 7.45am - 6.30pm

Friday 7.45am - 5.30pm

£12.41 per hour (rising to £12.91)

Free parking on site

CLOSING DATE 13.4.26 @ 12PM

Main duties of the job

Answering telephone

Booking appointments

Signposting patients

Processing prescription requests

Responding to patient enquiries face to face / by phone

Administrative tasks

Scanning / filing

Opening and distributing internal / external mail

Attend target training activities and staff meetings as required

Provide cover for sickness / annual leave

About us

We are a training practice based in Seacroft Leeds 14. Our small team includes fully qualified doctors, GP Registrars, nursing, admin and reception teams.

Details

Date posted

24 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.41 a year Rising to £12.91 wef 1.4.26

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3287-26-0001

Job locations

95 Moresdale Lane

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS14 6GG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Answering telephone

Booking appointments

Signposting patients

Processing prescription requests

Responding to patient enquiries face to face / by phone

Administrative tasks

Scanning / filing

Opening and distributing internal / external mail

Attend target training activities and staff meetings as required

Provide cover for sickness / annual leave

Job description

Job responsibilities

Answering telephone

Booking appointments

Signposting patients

Processing prescription requests

Responding to patient enquiries face to face / by phone

Administrative tasks

Scanning / filing

Opening and distributing internal / external mail

Attend target training activities and staff meetings as required

Provide cover for sickness / annual leave

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSEs or equivalent in Maths & English
  • Strong communication skills
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to handle pressure in a patient-facing environment
  • Flexible approach
  • Can do attitude

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a GP Practice
  • Knowledge of S1
  • IT literate

Experience

Essential

  • Previous work in a GP Practice on similar face to face customer service role
  • Strong communication skills
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to handle pressure in a patient-facing environment
  • Flexible approach
  • Can do attitude

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care / GP practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSEs or equivalent in Maths & English
  • Strong communication skills
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to handle pressure in a patient-facing environment
  • Flexible approach
  • Can do attitude

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a GP Practice
  • Knowledge of S1
  • IT literate

Experience

Essential

  • Previous work in a GP Practice on similar face to face customer service role
  • Strong communication skills
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to handle pressure in a patient-facing environment
  • Flexible approach
  • Can do attitude

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care / GP practice

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Foundry Lane Surgery

Address

95 Moresdale Lane

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS14 6GG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Foundry Lane Surgery

Address

95 Moresdale Lane

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS14 6GG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Kay Harvey

michaela.harvey@nhs.net

01132951200

Details

Date posted

24 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.41 a year Rising to £12.91 wef 1.4.26

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3287-26-0001

Job locations

95 Moresdale Lane

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS14 6GG


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