Dawley Medical Practice

Medical Receptionist

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Job summary

Dawley Medical Practice are looking to recruit two Part-time Medical Receptionists 16hours and 20hours to join our friendly team looking after our 10,800 patients. We are looking for someone to work a regular afternoon shift pattern and be flexible to cover absences when needed. The role will include all reception patient tasks, answering telephones, sign posting, booking in patients, as well as meeting and greeting Patients and visitors at the reception desk. Previous customer service experience is essential, as is attention to detail, strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills. Full comprehensive training is provided for this role

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit two enthusiastic, friendly and reliable medical receptionists to join The Dawley Family.

The post holder will greet patients on entry to the practice and on the telephone and provide a point of communication between patients, doctors and other medical staff.

Duties will involve:

Dealing with all patient/visitor enquiries

Using appointment systems to book appointments and recalls

Explaining practice arrangements to new and temporary patients

Receiving and making telephone calls, taking messages as required

Ensuring consulting rooms and waiting areas are prepared and kept tidy each day

Maintaining strict confidentiality at all times

About us

The surgery is located in Dawley, which is part of Telford in the county of Shropshire. Telford is a new town, some 15 miles from the market town of Shrewsbury and 35 miles from Birmingham. Telford has good rail and road connections, with the motorway providing good access to all parts of the Midlands and the country.

The full postal address of the practice is : Webb House, King Street Dawley, Telford, Shropshire. TF4 2AA

Please see supporting documents 'Dawley Practice Profile' for more information about the surgery.

Details

Date posted

11 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3650-24-0000

Job locations

Dawley Medical Practice

King Street

Dawley

Telford

Shropshire

TF4 2AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Medical receptionist is 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, processing of information and assisting patients as required. To act as the central point of contact for patients, the distribution of information, messages and enquiries for the clinical team, liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers.

For more information please see supporting document 'Job Description'

Job description

Job responsibilities

Medical receptionist is 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, processing of information and assisting patients as required. To act as the central point of contact for patients, the distribution of information, messages and enquiries for the clinical team, liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers.

For more information please see supporting document 'Job Description'

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook Effective time management (Planning & Organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem solving & analytical skills Ability to follow policy and procedure

Desirable

  • EMIS / Docman user skills

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public Experience of working in a health care, or customer service setting

Desirable

  • Experience of administrative duties

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Desirable

  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

  • GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above) AMSPAR Receptionists Qualification NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or Business Administration

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated Forward thinker High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook Effective time management (Planning & Organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem solving & analytical skills Ability to follow policy and procedure

Desirable

  • EMIS / Docman user skills

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public Experience of working in a health care, or customer service setting

Desirable

  • Experience of administrative duties

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Desirable

  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

  • GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above) AMSPAR Receptionists Qualification NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or Business Administration

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated Forward thinker High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure

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

Dawley Medical Practice

Address

Dawley Medical Practice

King Street

Dawley

Telford

Shropshire

TF4 2AA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dawley Medical Practice

Address

Dawley Medical Practice

King Street

Dawley

Telford

Shropshire

TF4 2AA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Lead

Jayne Mackey

dawley.general@nhs.net

01952630500

Details

Date posted

11 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3650-24-0000

Job locations

Dawley Medical Practice

King Street

Dawley

Telford

Shropshire

TF4 2AA


Supporting documents

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