West Pottergate Medical Practice

Receptionist

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Full or part-time receptionist to join our expanding team. As a receptionist you will be required to provide a point of contact for patients and assist them in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional.

The successful applicant will need to be an excellent team player, with experience in managing multiple tasks of a varied nature and have experience of dealing with the public. Experience within a similar role is preferred but not necessary for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

Previous General Practice experience and an understanding of the NHS is preferable but not essential as full training can be given. Experience in patient management, care navigator skills, being able total to people on the telephone , front desk reception work involving Face to face contact with patients, excellent admin skills and a knowledge of SystmOne, Footfall and AccuRx is preferable, however full training can be given. There are also opportunities to diversify within the surgery.

About us

We are a small friendly GP Practice located in Norwich City centre with a total list size of just under 6000 patients. We are a friendly and caring practice, delivering high quality, patient centred care.

We continually strive to improve processes which deliver healthcare with improved results across all areas of our service provision.

We promote a culture of continuous improvement where everyone counts, and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care.

Details

Date posted

20 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A4327-24-0000

Job locations

Earlham Road

Norwich

Norfolk

NR2 4BX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Skills

Essential

- Willingness to work flexibly

- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

- Strong IT Skills

- Polite and tactful

- Effective time management

- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously

- Good interpersonal skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

- Polite and confident

- Flexible

- Motivated

- Sensitive and empathetic in difficult situations

- Ability to work under pressure on occation

Job description

Job responsibilities

Skills

Essential

- Willingness to work flexibly

- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

- Strong IT Skills

- Polite and tactful

- Effective time management

- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously

- Good interpersonal skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

- Polite and confident

- Flexible

- Motivated

- Sensitive and empathetic in difficult situations

- Ability to work under pressure on occation

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • - Experience of working in General Practice
  • - Knowledge and experience in the use of SystmOne clinical system

Qualifications

Essential

  • - GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths.
  • - Excellent listening and communication skills (orally and written).
  • - Experience of use of IT systems, Outlook, MS word and Excel.
  • - Experience of working in a healthcare reception role.
  • - Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines when faced with conflicting demands
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • - Experience of working in General Practice
  • - Knowledge and experience in the use of SystmOne clinical system

Qualifications

Essential

  • - GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths.
  • - Excellent listening and communication skills (orally and written).
  • - Experience of use of IT systems, Outlook, MS word and Excel.
  • - Experience of working in a healthcare reception role.
  • - Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines when faced with conflicting demands

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

West Pottergate Medical Practice

Address

Earlham Road

Norwich

Norfolk

NR2 4BX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Pottergate Medical Practice

Address

Earlham Road

Norwich

Norfolk

NR2 4BX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Barry Sharpe

barry.sharpe@nhs.net

01603306947

Details

Date posted

20 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A4327-24-0000

Job locations

Earlham Road

Norwich

Norfolk

NR2 4BX


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