Primary Care Careers

Receptionist

The closing date is 03 November 2025

Job summary

North Chelmsford Healthcare Centre/Beaulieu Healthcare Centre are excited to be offering a new opportunity as part of our ongoing expansion for 34.5 hours per week. This role will involve working across both of our Chelmsford sites: North Chelmsford Healthcare Centre and our soon to open branch surgery, Beaulieu Healthcare Centre.

Hours are;

  • Monday: 8:00am - 6:30 pm
  • Tuesday to Friday: 8:00am - 2:00pm

We are seeking an applicant with excellent people skills to join our friendly team across our Chelmsford sites. If you're compassionate, adaptable, and thrive in a busy healthcare environment, we'd love to hear from you. Come and join our growing team and make a difference to patient care. A comprehensive 3-week induction will be provided to support your onboarding and success in the role.

Please note, should we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the position earlier.

Main duties of the job

  • Handling patient queries via phone, email, in person
  • Working in our triage team assisting the triage doctor
  • Processing prescription requests
  • Arranging home visits
  • Managing card and cash payments from patients
  • Manage waiting lists and follow-up appointments
  • Support clinicians and other staff with day-to-day tasks

About us

The North Chelmsford Healthcare Centre was formed in April 2015. We offer:

  • This post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check
  • NHS Pension scheme is offered
  • Free car parking available
  • 4 weeks annual leave
  • Birthday annual leave day from 2026

Details

Date posted

21 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.47 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29096-1

Job locations

2 White Hart Lane

Chelmsford

Essex

CM2 5EF


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

Experience

Essential

  • Have a caring nature and show empathy to patients
  • Demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration
  • Maintain a positive, can-do attitude
  • Learn quickly and apply new processes effectively
  • Be confident using computers
  • Be fully flexible to cover annual leave and short-notice sick leave
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Have a caring nature and show empathy to patients
  • Demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration
  • Maintain a positive, can-do attitude
  • Learn quickly and apply new processes effectively
  • Be confident using computers
  • Be fully flexible to cover annual leave and short-notice sick leave

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

2 White Hart Lane

Chelmsford

Essex

CM2 5EF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

2 White Hart Lane

Chelmsford

Essex

CM2 5EF


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

North Chelmsford Healthcare Centre

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

21 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.47 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29096-1

Job locations

2 White Hart Lane

Chelmsford

Essex

CM2 5EF


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