Receptionist

The Family Practice

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Job summary

The Family Practice is seeking a dedicated individual to join our reception team. As a frontline staff member, you will serve as the primary point of contact for our service users and visitors. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this role.

The position is part-time, 20 hours working Wednesday,Thursday, Friday and Saturdays.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in General Practice is not mandatory, but effective communication and teamwork skills are necessary.
  • Familiarity with Emis web is preferred but not required; training will be provided.
  • Flexibility to work varying hours to cover annual leave or sickness is essential.

Application Process: If you are a motivated individual with a commitment to providing excellent customer service and administrative support, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties:

  • Process telephone and e-requests for appointments.
  • Guide patients to the most suitable service (Care navigate).
  • Answer and transfer incoming calls efficiently.
  • Record contact information accurately in the patient records.
  • Assist with patient registrations.
  • Perform general administrative tasks such as photocopying and filing.
  • Manage practice emails promptly and professionally.
  • Adhere to the practice's policies and procedures.
  • Complete any necessary training.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
  • Provide support to clinical staff with general tasks as required.

About us

The Family Practice, situated in Blackburn's town centre, boasts a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Our team comprises of 2 GP Partners, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 1 Physician Associate, 1 Clinical Pharmacist, 1 Practice Nurse, 1 Secretary, and our dedicated administration team.

Date posted

08 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.10 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4685-25-0000

Job locations

Barbara Castle Way Health Centre

Simmons Street

Blackburn

BB2 1AX


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Ensuring the opening and closing of premises while adhering to practice protocols to maintain security.
  • Handling general telephone queries, booking appointments, managing incoming and outgoing calls, redirecting calls, and recording messages.
  • Monitoring and managing practice emails efficiently.
  • Processing prescription requests on an as-needed basis.
  • Conducting filing and photocopying of paper documents.
  • Performing scanning, filing, and coding of electronic documents as required.
  • Undertaking computer data entry tasks accurately.
  • Generating and completing assigned tasks promptly.
  • Maintaining cleanliness and organization in clinical rooms, workspaces, and kitchen areas.
  • Participating in relevant training sessions essential to the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Ensuring the opening and closing of premises while adhering to practice protocols to maintain security.
  • Handling general telephone queries, booking appointments, managing incoming and outgoing calls, redirecting calls, and recording messages.
  • Monitoring and managing practice emails efficiently.
  • Processing prescription requests on an as-needed basis.
  • Conducting filing and photocopying of paper documents.
  • Performing scanning, filing, and coding of electronic documents as required.
  • Undertaking computer data entry tasks accurately.
  • Generating and completing assigned tasks promptly.
  • Maintaining cleanliness and organization in clinical rooms, workspaces, and kitchen areas.
  • Participating in relevant training sessions essential to the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A good level of English and Maths is essential. GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths.

Desirable

  • Prior experience in a GP practice or another healthcare setting.
  • Familiarity with EMIS Web.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A good level of English and Maths is essential. GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths.

Desirable

  • Prior experience in a GP practice or another healthcare setting.
  • Familiarity with EMIS Web.

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 Family Practice

Address

Barbara Castle Way Health Centre

Simmons Street

Blackburn

BB2 1AX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Family Practice

Address

Barbara Castle Way Health Centre

Simmons Street

Blackburn

BB2 1AX


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Saif Bhojani

saif.bhojani1@nhs.net

07826068402

Date posted

08 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.10 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4685-25-0000

Job locations

Barbara Castle Way Health Centre

Simmons Street

Blackburn

BB2 1AX


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