The Chiltern & The Brook surgeries

Receptionist

The closing date is 23 February 2026

Job summary

We are recruiting for an enthusiastic part time receptionist to join our friendly GP surgery team. We are offering a part time role of 3 to 4 shifts per week, up to 24 hours. We seek a proactive, organised individual with previous receptionist experience. Previous experience of working in a GP practice or for the NHS is desirable as is experience of working with the public. The role does require flexibility to work core shifts and be available for cover shifts to cover for annual leave within the team. The closing date for applications is end of the day on Monday 23rd February. Interviews will be in early March.

Main duties of the job

Process personal, telephone and e-requests for appointments

Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately

Signpost patients to the correct service

Initiating contact with and responding to, requests from patients, team members and healthcare partners

Input data into patients healthcare records as necessary

Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner

Support all clinical staff with general tasks as requested

About us

We are a two site GP practice in Watlington and Chalgrove, Oxfordshire. The role will be to work in our friendly reception team and to work closely with clinical team members and liaise with external health partners. We work to provide effective, efficient and safe healthcare services for our patients in an environment that is caring and accessible.

Details

Date posted

12 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3416-26-0000

Job locations

High Street

Chalgrove

Oxon

OX44 7AF


The Chiltern Surgery

Hill Road

Watlington

Oxfordshire

OX49 5AF


Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of reception duties and the provision of general support to the multidisciplinary team. Duties can include, but are not limited to, greeting and directing patients, effective use of the appointment system, booking appointments, the processing of information and assisting patients as required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of reception duties and the provision of general support to the multidisciplinary team. Duties can include, but are not limited to, greeting and directing patients, effective use of the appointment system, booking appointments, the processing of information and assisting patients as required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a receptionist role in a busy environment
  • Experience of reception and administrative duties

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care
  • Experience of working for the NHS or a public sector organisation

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths to grade C or above
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a receptionist role in a busy environment
  • Experience of reception and administrative duties

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care
  • Experience of working for the NHS or a public sector organisation

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths to grade C or above

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

The Chiltern & The Brook surgeries

Address

High Street

Chalgrove

Oxon

OX44 7AF


Employer's website

https://www.watlington-surgeries.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Chiltern & The Brook surgeries

Address

High Street

Chalgrove

Oxon

OX44 7AF


Employer's website

https://www.watlington-surgeries.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Andrea Tsoi

andrea.tsoi1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

12 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3416-26-0000

Job locations

High Street

Chalgrove

Oxon

OX44 7AF


The Chiltern Surgery

Hill Road

Watlington

Oxfordshire

OX49 5AF


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