Receptionist

Job summary

Wincobank Medical Centre has an exciting opportunity for another Receptionist/s to join our friendly team on a permanent contract.

Experience of General Practice or NHS work is desirable but not essential.

Permanent position

x2 16 hour contracts job share or x1 30 hour contract

Working pattern: 16-30 hours per week.

Working hours will be between 8am 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Applicants must be flexible for holiday cover and sickness

Interviews will be held late February / Early March 2024

Main duties of the job

The role of the GP receptionist can at times be very demanding, so we are looking for someone who is confident, has excellent communication skills, is organised and good at multitasking.

Main duties of the receptionist role include:

Open and close surgery premises, including checking and securing the premises at the end of each day.

Receive and direct patients on arrival.

Process requests for repeat prescriptions, ready to be checked by a Doctor.

Pass on all requests for home visits to the GP, ensuring all relevant details are recorded.

Deal with all general enquiries, explain the surgery procedures, make new and follow up appointments over the telephone or with direct patient contact.

Receive and pass on messages for clinical and managerial staff.

Ensure that all urgent or outstanding tasks are completed at the end of your working day.

About us

Our Mission Statement is to offer high-quality equitable sustainable community-based healthcare

We aspire to support our local community with a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, and work with local community organisations to achieve this. We form part of the Foundry Primary Care Network, a group of 8 local GP practices, who are working together to develop new services for the local population of 55 000 people. These practices include Sheffield Medical Centre, Burngreave Surgery, Forge Health group (formerly Pitsmoor Surgery & Flowers Medical Centre), Upwell Street Surgery, Firth Park Surgery, Page Hall Medical Centre, Wincobank Medical Centre and Southey Green Medical Centre.