Care Plus Group

Medical Receptionist

The closing date is 24 July 2025

Job summary

Care Plus Group Primary Care practices provides the first point of contact for registered patients accessing the health care service. The service will work collaboratively with patients to assist them in managing and preventing illnesses and coordinating access to specialised care.

The Care Plus Group Primary Care practices, Open Door and Quayside, provide services for a client group with a range of diverse and sometimes complex needs including substance misuse, homelessness, mental health problems and self-neglect.

Please note that Care Plus Group Primary Care are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

Job Title: Medical Receptionist

Based at: Open Door Surgery, Grimsby

Hours: 30 - 37.5 negotiable

£21,840 (under 21) -£23,875 (Over 21) pro rata per annum

The postholder will be the first point of contact for visitors and callers to and will be required to deal with enquiries efficiently and courteously and to the mutual satisfaction of the partners, service users and patients.

The postholder will provide professional and quality administrative support and reception service to patients, doctors, other health professionals and all visitors. Works under general supervision and within well established procedures.

Ensure that all patients and visitors either in person or via the telephone are greeted professionally and politely

To be the first point of contact for staff/visitors/Service Users; welcome and direct to the appropriate area/person.

Answer all incoming calls from patients and other health care professionals, divert them appropriately. and liaise with clinicians

Make/cancel and re-arrange appointment via the system

About us

Open Door & Quayside are subsidiaries of Care Plus Group.

Open Door is committed to improving the health & social care for some of the most vulnerable people within North East Lincolnshire. Quayside is a GP practice which is committed to ensuring that the local community are given the opportunity to access a range of health and care services and receive information, advice and guidance needed to improve their lives.

We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21,840 to £23,875 a year £21,840 (under 21) - £23,875 (21 & Over), pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B9814-25-168

Job locations

Open Door

Albion Street

Grimsby

DN32 7DL


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification please refer to this for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification please refer to this for more information.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Ability to work flexibly with regard to working hours/arrangements and venues

Qualifications

Essential

  • Literacy and numeracy level 2
  • Level 2 or equivalent qualification in computer applications

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 Business Admin
  • NVQ Level 2 Customer Care

Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience of working in an office/reception (within the last year)
  • Recent experience of working in a GP/medical practice in an admin/receptionist role
  • Experience of working with the public (both face to face and on the telephone)
  • Competent in Microsoft office including Word, Outlook & Excel

Desirable

  • Experience of working with people with varying levels of communication skills/abilities
  • Experience of working in a care environment
  • Experience of using SystmOne

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Effective communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to demonstrate diplomacy and tact
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Effective prioritisation skills
  • Awareness of confidentiality
  • Ability to work accurately
  • Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
  • Effective customer care skills
  • Ability to take and transcribe accurate notes
  • Non-judgemental approach
  • Ability to deal effectively with confrontation
  • Ability to remain calm when dealing with difficult and/or sensitive situations
  • Ability to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group core values

Desirable

  • Medical terminology
Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Ability to work flexibly with regard to working hours/arrangements and venues

Qualifications

Essential

  • Literacy and numeracy level 2
  • Level 2 or equivalent qualification in computer applications

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 Business Admin
  • NVQ Level 2 Customer Care

Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience of working in an office/reception (within the last year)
  • Recent experience of working in a GP/medical practice in an admin/receptionist role
  • Experience of working with the public (both face to face and on the telephone)
  • Competent in Microsoft office including Word, Outlook & Excel

Desirable

  • Experience of working with people with varying levels of communication skills/abilities
  • Experience of working in a care environment
  • Experience of using SystmOne

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Effective communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to demonstrate diplomacy and tact
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Effective prioritisation skills
  • Awareness of confidentiality
  • Ability to work accurately
  • Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
  • Effective customer care skills
  • Ability to take and transcribe accurate notes
  • Non-judgemental approach
  • Ability to deal effectively with confrontation
  • Ability to remain calm when dealing with difficult and/or sensitive situations
  • Ability to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group core values

Desirable

  • Medical terminology

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

Care Plus Group

Address

Open Door

Albion Street

Grimsby

DN32 7DL


Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

Open Door

Albion Street

Grimsby

DN32 7DL


Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Manager

Kirsty Newson

01472722000

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21,840 to £23,875 a year £21,840 (under 21) - £23,875 (21 & Over), pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B9814-25-168

Job locations

Open Door

Albion Street

Grimsby

DN32 7DL


Supporting documents

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