About this role
Job summary
Newtown Medical Practice is looking to expand the practice team and an opportunity has arisen for a receptionist /administrator to join our friendly forward thinking team.
Main duties of the job
Candidates should have a minimum of 5 GCSEs to include English and Maths. A common sense approach, to be able to work well as part of a team and some experience of dealing with the public is also required. A high level of flexibility and ability to work in a busy environment is desirable. Experience working in a GP practice would be an advantage but not essential as training will be provided.
About us
Newtown Medical Practice is based in the bustling market town of Newtown on the beautiful Shropshire/Powys border. Being near the Marches border we have the advantage of an attractive rural environment with good links to the national motorway network providing access to both rural hills and coast in one direction and access to the larger urban areas of Shrewsbury, Chester and Birmingham within a reasonable drive time in the other direction.
We are a friendly and supportive practice with 5 partners managing 13,500 patients well used in multi-disciplinary working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Offer general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone
Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way
Undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the practice, including the provision of secretarial and clerical support to clinical staff and other members of the practice team
Facilitate effective communication between patients, members of the primary health care team, secondary care and other associated healthcare agencies
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with the public
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Experience of working in a team
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 4 GCSE's to include English and Maths grade C and above
Desirable
- n/a
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
GP Practice in Wales
Address
Newtown Medical Practice
Park Street
NEWTOWN
Powys
SY16 1EF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://gpwales.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)