About this role
Job summary
Our Patient Service Manager role would suit someone who is passionate about making a positive difference to patients and who wants to develop their leadership and management skills within a supportive healthcare environment. Working with our organisation provides the opportunity to be part of a team that values high-quality patient care, teamwork, respect, professionalism and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the way our reception service operates and to influence the patient experience from their very first point of contact with the organisation. We are committed to supporting our staff to develop their skills, take on new responsibilities and build a rewarding career within the NHS.
For the right person, this is an opportunity not simply to manage a reception team, but to lead, improve and make a meaningful difference to both patients and colleagues every day.
Interviews will be held Monday 14th September.
Main duties of the job
The supervision and efficiency of the reception team/function across both sitesReceive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective wayUndertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the PracticeFacilitate effective communication between patients, members of the primary health care team, secondary care and other associated healthcare agencies
Reports to (line manager): Deputy Practice Manager
About us
G DOC LTD is a unique, GP-owned organisation all GP surgeries in Gloucestershire are our shareholders. We operate with a not-for-profit ethos, ensuring every decision and service is focused on improving patient outcomes and reinvesting in local Primary Care across the county.
We directly manage several GP surgeries in Gloucester and the Forest of Dean, providing patient-centred care to more than 45,000 patients. We value continuity of care and practice teams are at the heart of all we do. In addition to our surgeries, we deliver a range of countywide commissioned services designed to improve access, increase capacity, or provide specialist support. Our teams are committed to delivering sustainable, high-quality primary care while fostering innovation and collaboration across the local health system.
By joining us, youll be part of an organisation that puts people first supporting staff wellbeing, professional development, and a collaborative culture. Youll benefit from the stability, support, and career opportunities of a larger organisation, while still working in close-knit, community-focused teams.
Job description Job responsibilities
Duties specific to role
The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by the Patient Service Manager may include any or all of the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Deputy Practice Manager or Practice Manager/Director, dependent on current and evolving Practice workload and staffing levels:
Management Duties:
Supervision of the reception team and function as a whole Training of new reception team members in line with departmental/Practice policies and procedures, ensuring staff are comfortable and signed off to the appropriate level. Monitoring the Practice appointments system and bookings with appropriate training feedback to staff including, managaging the practice DNA rates. Monitoring Reception workload (including Tasks) and feeding back to senior management should the workload exceed safe levels. Providing support with planning and implementation of the departmental staff rota Attend Practice meetings where required Any other reasonable duties as necessary Reviewing 1:1s with all the Reception team. Ensuring appraisals are completed in a time orderly mannerGeneral Duties:
Opening up/locking-up of Practice premises and maintaining security in accordance with Practice protocols Processing personal and telephone requests for appointments, visits and telephone consultations and ensuring callers are directed to the appropriate healthcare professional Taking messages and passing on information Filing and retrieving paperwork Support with the management of online complaints relating to reception Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with Practice procedures Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team member and associated healthcare agencies and providers via telephone calls, emails, website and text messaging systems Providing clerical assistance to Practice staff as required from time to time, including word/data processing, filing, photocopying and scanning Ambulance transport bookings Deal with general enquiries and complaints Working conditions
Frequent, prolonged VDU use Time-pressured environment High levels of accuracy and attention to detail essential at all timesExposure to distressing situations and written materialVariable working hours by rota in some practicesRequirement to wear uniform in some practices
Job Description for all G DOC workers
The job description for all G DOC workers also forms part of your job description.
Ensure outstanding queries are explained and handed over to next shift, as necessary Keeping the reception area, notice-boards and leaflet dispensers tidy and free from obstructions and clutter
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Work in a receptionist role Broad knowledge of General Practice
Desirable
Experience of managing a team
Other Essential
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
Desirable
Evidence of continuing professional development
Personal Qualities Essential
Clear, polite telephone manner Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure
Qualifications Desirable
GCSE grade 4/C or above in maths & English, or equivalent (if candidate does not hold these qualifications or a recognised equivalent, competency testing may be required)
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Able to manage team members effectively Competent in use of SystmOne Competent in the use of Office and Outlook Ability to follow policy and procedure Effective time management Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills
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 G DOC Ltd
Address Pavilion Family Doctors
153A Stroud Road
Gloucester
GL1 5JJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://ghac.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)