Primary Care Careers

Reception Manager

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Job summary

Fern House Surgery, located in Witham are seeking an experienced and dynamic reception manager, on a full time basis for 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, to lead our reception team in delivering outstanding patient care. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the reception area, ensuring efficient workflow, and maintaining high standards of service. This position offers professional growth opportunities and a supportive working environment.

Main duties of the job

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the reception team, ensuring smooth workflows, excellent patient service, and high team morale. Acting as a hands-on trouble shooter where required.
  • Be the primary point of contact for patient inquiries, ensuring all patients are greeted and assisted with professionalism and care.
  • Expertly manage the appointment system, ensuring efficient patient flow and timely service.
  • Ensure all objectives & tasks are carried out efficiently & on time by reception team.
  • Lead, train, and support the reception staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.

This advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found before the advertised closing date is reached.

About us

Fern House Surgery is a large GMS dispensing practice with 8 partners and a patient list size of 16,500.

Details

Date posted

04 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

8152_2

Job locations

125-129 Newland Street

Witham

Essex

CM8 1BH


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • None

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to work in a polite, confidential and discreet manner, respecting patients and colleagues at all times.
  • Experience of working with the general public, being sensitive and empathic in distressing situations.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Strong IT and administration skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Previous primary care experience is required.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • None

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to work in a polite, confidential and discreet manner, respecting patients and colleagues at all times.
  • Experience of working with the general public, being sensitive and empathic in distressing situations.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Strong IT and administration skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Previous primary care experience is required.

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

125-129 Newland Street

Witham

Essex

CM8 1BH


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

125-129 Newland Street

Witham

Essex

CM8 1BH


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Fern House Surgery

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

04 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

8152_2

Job locations

125-129 Newland Street

Witham

Essex

CM8 1BH


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