About this role
Job summary
The Pall Mall Surgery has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive receptionist to join our team, on a part-time basis, for 15 hours per week, working Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8am-1pm.
Main duties of the job
The receptionist plays a pivotal role in the patient experience at our practice, assisting with access to services and handling queries face-to-face, online, and by telephone.
The main responsibilities include:
Greeting and directing patients.Supporting the triage doctor. Making appointments.Answering queries from patients and outside agencies, and signposting to the appropriate staff.Handling prescriptions, letters, completed forms, and specimen bottles.Advising patients on practice procedures.Registering new patients.
About us
The Pall Mall Surgery is a large, modern GMS training practice located in Leigh On Sea, voted the best place to live in Essex in 2022. The town has excellent transport links to London, and our practice supports 21,500 patients from birth to end-of-life care. We are proud of our 'Good' CQC rating and are seeking an outstanding individual to join our team and share in our knowledge and experience.
The practice boasts a wealth of experience from GPs, physician associates, nurse practitioners, frailty team, ECPs, nurses, associate practitioners, HCAs, and phlebotomists. Our dedicated administration team works closely with our clinical staff to provide excellent patient care in a supportive environment. We value ideas and foster an inclusive, enjoyable, and fulfilling work atmosphere.
We operate a total triage system to ensure quick decisions about patient care, providing face-to-face (15-minute) appointments and telephone consultations (10 minutes).
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
General practice is a challenging environment that requires a calm and caring approach with the ability to work under pressure. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated team player who has customer service/patient experience, offers excellent communication skills, and has the following attributes: Essential
Ability to work in a polite, confidential and discreet manner, respecting patients and colleagues at all times. Experience of working with the general public, being sensitive and empathic in distressing situations. Ability to work as part of a team. Strong IT and administration skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Previous medical or healthcare receptionist experience is desirable. Some flexibility is required, as you will sometimes need to work additional or alternative hours to cover for colleagues. All applicants should ensure that they live within reasonable commuting distance.
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 1st Floor, Leigh Primary Care Centre
918 London Road
Leigh on Sea
Essex
SS9 3NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)