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Nottingham City General Practice Alliance

Medical Receptionist

The closing date is 07 November 2025

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Job summary

The Role

We have an opportunity for an experienced Receptionist to join the practice team. For this role we are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and committed individual with a proven record of delivering exceptional customer service in a general practice environment. Accuracy and attention to detail are key to this role.

The hours for this post are as follows:

Mon 08.00 - 18.30

Tues 08.00 - 12.30

Weds 08:00 - 17.00

Thurs 08:00 - 18:30

Fri OFF

Total Hours 33.0 hours

All staff are required to be flexible and take their share of providing cover, when necessary, for colleagues who may be absent due to holidays or illness. This is a mandatory requirement of the role.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities

  • Manage the reception desk ensuring surgeries run smoothly and efficiently
  • Receive patients and visitors courteously and efficiently
  • Answering the telephone, taking messages, and passing them on appropriately
  • Processing appointment requests by telephone or in person
  • Actioning any queries for repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice guidelines
  • To provide point of contact for patients and to act as a focal point of communication between, patients, doctors, and other members of the Primary Health Care Teams.
  • Taking requests for home visits and ensuring they are recorded and processed
  • Liaise with hospitals, primary health care teams, social services etc.
  • Updating patient records
  • Opening and closing the practice as and when necessary ensuring the reception, office and consulting rooms are prepared in readiness for the morning session
  • Photocopying, scanning, and shredding as required
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Having a thorough knowledge of all practice procedures and policies
  • Working in accordance with written protocols
  • Completing tasks allocated by managers or GPs.
  • Attending team training events as part of ongoing development and training
  • Assisting in opening and distribution of post if needed
  • Assisting in the filing away of medical records
  • Attending protected learning time sessions
  • Registering patients
  • Providing cover to NCGPA Practices as required by the practice manager

About us

Formed in 2016, NCGPA is a vibrant GP federation supporting over 30 practices across Nottingham, serving more than 400,000 patients.

We champion collaboration, resilience, and innovation in general practice, sharing expertise and resources to help our teams thrive. From our city-centre hub, we run practices, support PCN teams, and deliver city-wide services.

Our mission is rooted in person-centred care, tackling health inequalities, and nurturing a sustainable workforce. With a caring ethos and ambitious vision, we're proud to support Nottingham's diverse communities and create a brighter future for primary care.

Find out further information by visiting our website https://www.ncgpa.org.uk/who-are-we/

Details

Date posted

24 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour Per hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

GPA-7561596

Job locations

Parliament Street Medical Centre

79A Upper Parliament Street

Nottingham

NG1 6LD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Manage the reception desk ensuring surgeries run smoothly and efficiently
  • Receive patients and visitors courteously and efficiently
  • Answering the telephone, taking messages, and passing them on appropriately
  • Processing appointment requests by telephone or in person
  • Actioning any queries for repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice guidelines
  • To provide point of contact for patients and to act as a focal point of communication between, patients, doctors, and other members of the Primary Health Care Teams.
  • Taking requests for home visits and ensuring they are recorded and processed
  • Liaise with hospitals, primary health care teams, social services etc.
  • Updating patient records
  • Opening and closing the practice as and when necessary ensuring the reception, office and consulting rooms are prepared in readiness for the morning session
  • Photocopying, scanning, and shredding as required
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Having a thorough knowledge of all practice procedures and policies
  • Working in accordance with written protocols
  • Completing tasks allocated by managers or GPs.
  • Attending team training events as part of ongoing development and training
  • Assisting in opening and distribution of post if needed
  • Assisting in the filing away of medical records
  • Attending protected learning time sessions
  • Registering patients
  • Providing cover to NCGPA Practices as required by the practice manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Manage the reception desk ensuring surgeries run smoothly and efficiently
  • Receive patients and visitors courteously and efficiently
  • Answering the telephone, taking messages, and passing them on appropriately
  • Processing appointment requests by telephone or in person
  • Actioning any queries for repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice guidelines
  • To provide point of contact for patients and to act as a focal point of communication between, patients, doctors, and other members of the Primary Health Care Teams.
  • Taking requests for home visits and ensuring they are recorded and processed
  • Liaise with hospitals, primary health care teams, social services etc.
  • Updating patient records
  • Opening and closing the practice as and when necessary ensuring the reception, office and consulting rooms are prepared in readiness for the morning session
  • Photocopying, scanning, and shredding as required
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Having a thorough knowledge of all practice procedures and policies
  • Working in accordance with written protocols
  • Completing tasks allocated by managers or GPs.
  • Attending team training events as part of ongoing development and training
  • Assisting in opening and distribution of post if needed
  • Assisting in the filing away of medical records
  • Attending protected learning time sessions
  • Registering patients
  • Providing cover to NCGPA Practices as required by the practice manager

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of administrative management practices and procedures
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a range of different audiences
  • Time management skills and ability to multi-task

Desirable

  • Good standard of education with at least level 3 qualifications including GCSE at English and Maths (or equivalent levels of qualifications)
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of administrative management practices and procedures
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a range of different audiences
  • Time management skills and ability to multi-task

Desirable

  • Good standard of education with at least level 3 qualifications including GCSE at English and Maths (or equivalent levels of qualifications)

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

Nottingham City General Practice Alliance

Address

Parliament Street Medical Centre

79A Upper Parliament Street

Nottingham

NG1 6LD


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham City General Practice Alliance

Address

Parliament Street Medical Centre

79A Upper Parliament Street

Nottingham

NG1 6LD


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Susan Taylor

susan.taylor55@nhs.net

01158831900

Details

Date posted

24 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour Per hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

GPA-7561596

Job locations

Parliament Street Medical Centre

79A Upper Parliament Street

Nottingham

NG1 6LD


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