Binfield Road Surgery

Reception/Admin

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic new administrator to join our friendly team. We currently have a team of eight receptionists and administrators, a practice manager, seven GPs, a nurse practitioner, two practice nurses and a clinical pharmacist.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to join an enthusiastic and dedicated team and develop their skills. We are looking for someone to start with us as soon as possible and we would love to hear from you. This role could be full-time or part-time by mutual agreement.

Main duties of the job

It is the role of the Office Administrator / Receptionist to support the Practice Manager in ensuring the smooth running of the Surgery.

The Administrator will help develop and maintain effective and efficient office and administrative functions for the Surgery which supports patient services and contributes to the achievement of all necessary targets and requirements set out by the Practice Manager or Partners.

The Administrator will contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team tasks and will make suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance. They will promote development and maintenance of a quality learning environment throughout the Surgery.

The Administrator will liaise closely with the Operations Support Manager with regards to the administrative needs of the Surgery and other related matters.

The key responsibilities for this post are set out below but it should be noted that this is not an exhaustive list and there may be other matters that should reasonably be asked of the Administrator.

About us

Binfield Road Surgery is a friendly 10,000 patient GP training practice located minutes away from Stockwell Tube station on the Victoria line. The Surgery is located in a modern purpose-built health centre with plans for further expansion to accommodate a growing list size.

We score above the Lambeth average in terms of patient satisfaction, with 97% of our patients who would recommend us to their friends and family, ranking our Surgery in the top three in Lambeth.

Details

Date posted

12 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.15 an hour London Living Wage

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A4084-23-0000

Job locations

1 Binfield Road

London

SW4 6TB


Job description

Job responsibilities

It is the role of the Office Administrator / Receptionist to support the Practice Manager in ensuring the smooth running of the Surgery.

The Administrator will help develop and maintain effective and efficient office and administrative functions for the Surgery which supports patient services and contributes to the achievement of all necessary targets and requirements set out by the Practice Manager or Partners.

The Administrator will contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team tasks and will make suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance. They will promote development and maintenance of a quality learning environment throughout the Surgery.

The Administrator will liaise closely with the Assistant Practice Manager with regards to the administrative needs of the Surgery and other related matters.

The key responsibilities for this post are set out below but it should be noted that this is not an exhaustive list and there may be other matters that should reasonably be asked of the Administrator.

Job description

Job responsibilities

It is the role of the Office Administrator / Receptionist to support the Practice Manager in ensuring the smooth running of the Surgery.

The Administrator will help develop and maintain effective and efficient office and administrative functions for the Surgery which supports patient services and contributes to the achievement of all necessary targets and requirements set out by the Practice Manager or Partners.

The Administrator will contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team tasks and will make suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance. They will promote development and maintenance of a quality learning environment throughout the Surgery.

The Administrator will liaise closely with the Assistant Practice Manager with regards to the administrative needs of the Surgery and other related matters.

The key responsibilities for this post are set out below but it should be noted that this is not an exhaustive list and there may be other matters that should reasonably be asked of the Administrator.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of administrative duties
  • Experience with referrals

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Person specification

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Effective time management
  • Ability to work as a team player and autonomously
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of administrative duties
  • Experience with referrals

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Person specification

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Effective time management
  • Ability to work as a team player and autonomously
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

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

Binfield Road Surgery

Address

1 Binfield Road

London

SW4 6TB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Binfield Road Surgery

Address

1 Binfield Road

London

SW4 6TB


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Louise Cobbett-Witten

louise.cobbett-witten@nhs.net

02075011891

Details

Date posted

12 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.15 an hour London Living Wage

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A4084-23-0000

Job locations

1 Binfield Road

London

SW4 6TB


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