SSP Health

Receptionist

The closing date is 13 February 2026

Job summary

We are looking an experienced receptionist to join our friendly team at Beefold Medical Centre . As a member of frontline staff you will be the first point of contact for our service users and visitors. You will need to be non-judgemental with excellent communication and listening skills.

You must be able to deal objectively and professionally in a calm and approachable manner when liaising with patients, staff, healthcare professionals and outside agencies. Prioritizing a busy workload, being a good team player and possessing the ability to deal with a wide range of clerical and administration duties in a busy environment is also required.

Knowledge of the EMIS web system would be an advantage; full training and support would be offered to the successful applicant.

As the biggest provider of GP services in the North West, we are proud to have over 40 practices all rated as Outstanding or Good and we are committed to continually improving the quality of patient services whilst meeting SSP Healths contractual obligations.

We can offer excellent career progression, the chance to work in an innovative environment and the security of knowing our wider SSP Health team is there to support you.

Experience of working in General Practice is preferable.

Main duties of the job

Processing and distributing incoming and outgoing mail Filing and retrieving paperwork.

Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team member and associated healthcare agencies and providers.

Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures.

Providing clerical assistance to practice staff as required, including word/data processing, filing, photocopying, and scanning

Ordering and monitoring of stationery and other supplies

Cover sickness/annual leave and work reasonable overtime when required.

Perform any other relevant and reasonable duties that may be requested by your team, practice manager or partners.

Undertake statutory and mandatory training

About us

As the biggest provider of GP services in the North West, we are proud to have over 40 practices all rated as Outstanding or Good and we are committed to continually improving the quality of patient services whilst meeting SSP Healths contractual obligations.

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5035-26-0009

Job locations

Bee Fold Medical Centre

25 Bee Fold Lane

Atherton

Manchester

M46 0BD


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking an experienced receptionist to join our friendly team at Beefold Medical Centre . As a member of frontline staff you will be the first point of contact for our service users and visitors. You will need to be non-judgemental with excellent communication and listening skills.

You must be able to deal objectively and professionally in a calm and approachable manner when liaising with patients, staff, healthcare professionals and outside agencies. Prioritizing a busy workload, being a good team player and possessing the ability to deal with a wide range of clerical and administration duties in a busy environment is also required.

Knowledge of the EMIS web system would be an advantage; full training and support would be offered to the successful applicant.

We can offer excellent career progression, the chance to work in an innovative environment and the security of knowing our wider SSP Health team is there to support you.

Experience of working in General Practice is preferable.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • English not required

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Job Types: Part-time/Full-time

Shifts that consist of 8.00am-4.00pm, 9.00am-5.00pm and 10.30am-6.30pm and there will be a requirement to work at least 1 late shifts per week.

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Expected start date: as soon as possible

Job Type: Part-time/Full-time

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking an experienced receptionist to join our friendly team at Beefold Medical Centre . As a member of frontline staff you will be the first point of contact for our service users and visitors. You will need to be non-judgemental with excellent communication and listening skills.

You must be able to deal objectively and professionally in a calm and approachable manner when liaising with patients, staff, healthcare professionals and outside agencies. Prioritizing a busy workload, being a good team player and possessing the ability to deal with a wide range of clerical and administration duties in a busy environment is also required.

Knowledge of the EMIS web system would be an advantage; full training and support would be offered to the successful applicant.

We can offer excellent career progression, the chance to work in an innovative environment and the security of knowing our wider SSP Health team is there to support you.

Experience of working in General Practice is preferable.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • English not required

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Job Types: Part-time/Full-time

Shifts that consist of 8.00am-4.00pm, 9.00am-5.00pm and 10.30am-6.30pm and there will be a requirement to work at least 1 late shifts per week.

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Expected start date: as soon as possible

Job Type: Part-time/Full-time

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of General Practice preferable but full training can be given

Desirable

  • Experience of General Practice preferable but full training can be given
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of General Practice preferable but full training can be given

Desirable

  • Experience of General Practice preferable but full training can be given

Employer details

Employer name

SSP Health

Address

Bee Fold Medical Centre

25 Bee Fold Lane

Atherton

Manchester

M46 0BD


Employer's website

https://www.ssphealth.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

SSP Health

Address

Bee Fold Medical Centre

25 Bee Fold Lane

Atherton

Manchester

M46 0BD


Employer's website

https://www.ssphealth.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Tanya Berry

tanya.berry@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5035-26-0009

Job locations

Bee Fold Medical Centre

25 Bee Fold Lane

Atherton

Manchester

M46 0BD


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