About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time medical receptionist of a busy General Practice. The role involves the post holder to work on a rotational basis between the hours of 8.00am - 6.30pm Mon- Friday (week 1: 8.00am - 4.00pm / week 2: 10.30pm-6.30pm)
The post holder will provide a first point of contact for patients and act as a point of communication between patients, doctors and other medical staff. Provide general assistance to the practice team and provide efficient, helpful and supportive reception and administration services to patients and members of the primary health care team.
Holder of the post should have a recognised qualification or good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel, excellent communication skills, be able to work to deadlines, under pressure and be able to work on their own and as part of a team. Experience in EMIS web, Docman and ICE system is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
We offer 27 days annual leave exclusive of bank holidays and enrolement to the NHS Pension.
We intend to interview on Friday 4th September 2026
Applicants who have already applied for this vacancy will not be considered and need not apply again
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a first point of contact for patients and act as a point of communication between patients, doctors and other medical staff. Provide general assistance to the practice team and provide efficient, helpful and supportive reception and administration services to patients and members of the primary health care team.
About us
Weaver Vale Practice is a friendly, well-established, enthusiastic teaching practice with 9,000 patients. We have three partners and seven salaried GPs. Based in a large purpose built Health Centre, sharing with another general practice and are adjacent to Halton General Hospital in Runcorn.
Job description Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time medical receptionist of a busy General Practice. The role involves the post holder to work on a rotational basis between the hours of 8.00am - 6.30pm Mon- Friday (week 1: 8.00am - 4.00pm / week 2: 10.30pm-6.30pm)
The post holder will provide a first point of contact for patients and act as a point of communication between patients, doctors and other medical staff. Provide general assistance to the practice team and provide efficient, helpful and supportive reception and administration services to patients and members of the primary health care team.
Holder of the post should have a recognised qualification or good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel, excellent communication skills, be able to work to deadlines, under pressure and be able to work on their own and as part of a team. Experience in EMIS web, Docman and ICE system is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
We offer 27 days annual leave exclusive of bank holidays and enrolement to the NHS Pension.
We intend to interview on Friday 4th September 2026
Applicants who have already applied for this vacancy will not be considered and need not apply again
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Holder of the post should have a recognised qualification or good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel, excellent communication skills, be able to work to deadlines, under pressure and be able to work on their own and as part of a team.
Desirable
Experience in EMIS web, Docman and ICE system is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
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 Weaver Vale Practice
Address Hospital Way
Runcorn
Cheshire
WA7 2UT
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.weavervalepractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)