Primary Care Careers

Receptionist/Care Navigator

The closing date is 28 December 2025

Job summary

The Grove Surgery in Felixstowe are looking for a receptionist on a part-time basis to join our busy team. Our surgery is an extremely busy practice and is expanding all the time. The staff and management are passionate about providing the best care for their patients.

The GP receptionist is the first point of contact for patients, providing friendly, efficient front-desk and telephone support.

You will be required to cover extra shifts to support your team so you will need to be flexible.

Main duties of the job

  • Making and answering calls
  • Administrative duties
  • Liaising with clinicians both in the surgery and elsewhere
  • Organising appointments and telephone calls etc.
  • Maintaining accurate records

About us

The team at the Grove Surgery are extremely supportive and committed to fostering growth and development. As a teaching practice, we are passionate about upskilling our current staff and creating a positive learning environment where everyone can thrive. We have a collaborative culture, emphasis on staff development, and commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

The surgery itself is a large, modern, purpose-built facility equipped with the latest technology and resources to support high-quality patient care. Our commitment to innovation and continuous improvement ensures that both staff and patients benefit from a welcoming, efficient, and forward-thinking healthcare setting.

Details

Date posted

15 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29239

Job locations

Grove Rd,

Felixstowe

Essex

IP11 9GA


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

  • Excellent communication and customer-service skills
  • Strong organisational and multitasking ability
  • Accurate data entry and IT skills SystmOne
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure
  • Professional, friendly manner
  • Commitment to confidentiality and patient privacy (GDPR)
  • Reliable, calm, punctual, and team-focused
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent communication and customer-service skills
  • Strong organisational and multitasking ability
  • Accurate data entry and IT skills SystmOne
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure
  • Professional, friendly manner
  • Commitment to confidentiality and patient privacy (GDPR)
  • Reliable, calm, punctual, and team-focused

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

Grove Rd,

Felixstowe

Essex

IP11 9GA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

Grove Rd,

Felixstowe

Essex

IP11 9GA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Grove Medical Centre

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

15 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29239

Job locations

Grove Rd,

Felixstowe

Essex

IP11 9GA


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