GP Receptionist – Portishead Medical Group

Avon Local Medical Committee Ltd; Portishead; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Portishead Medical Group is seeking a friendly GP Receptionist to join a busy practice in North Somerset. You will be the first contact for patients, handling appointments, inquiries and signposting to services while maintaining strict confidentiality.

You will work with clinicians and admin staff to ensure timely access to care. The role requires GCSE-level education, strong communication, and good IT skills, including MS Office, with DBS clearance likely.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Experience of working with the general public.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Strong IT skills.
• Clear, polite telephone manner.
• Competent in the use of MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Have thorough knowledge of all practice procedures.
• Work in accordance with written protocols.
• Maintain and monitor the practice appointment system.
• Process personal, telephone and e-requests for appointments.
• Answer incoming calls and transfer or handle requests efficiently.
• Signpost patients to the correct service.
• Initiate contact with and respond to requests from patients and staff.
• Code data onto the clinical IT system.
• Data entry of new and temporary registrations and patient information.
• Input data into patients healthcare records as necessary.
• Direct information requests to the administration team.
• Manage queries in an efficient manner.
• Complete opening and closing procedures per duty rota.
• Maintain a clean, orderly reception area and notice boards.
• Support clinical and admin staff with general tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

MS Office

Data entry

Teamwork

Problem solving

Autonomy

Interpersonal skills

Phone handling

Flexibility

Education

GCSE level

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a friendly, organised and compassionate Receptionist to join our busy GP practice. As the first point of contact for patients, you will play a vital role in providing excellent customer service, helping patients access the care they need, and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the practice. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

Main duties of the job

As a GP Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for patients, providing a friendly and professional service both in person and over the telephone. Duties include booking and managing appointments, signposting patients to the most appropriate service, handling enquiries, processing requests, maintaining accurate patient records, and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the practice. You will work closely with clinicians and colleagues to ensure patients receive timely access to care while maintaining confidentiality at all times.

About us

Portishead Medical Group is a well-established GP practice located in North Somerset and is a proud member of the Gordano Valley Primary Care Network (PCN). We provide high-quality primary care services to approximately 16,500 patients across the local community.community.Our dedicated team includes GPs, Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Reception and Administrative staff, alongside a wider multidisciplinary team comprising Clinical Pharmacists, Mental Health Practitioners, Care Coordinators, Social Prescribers and other healthcare professionals. Working collaboratively, we are committed to delivering safe, compassionate and patient-centred care while continually improving access to services and health outcomes for our patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To have a thorough knowledge of all practice procedures
• To work in accordance with written protocols
• Maintain and monitor the practice appointment system
• Process personal, telephone and e-requests for appointments
• Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers requests appropriately and efficiently
• Signpost patients to the correct service
• Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, team members and external agencies
• Code data onto the clinical IT system
• Photocopy documentation as required
• Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as required
• Input data into patients healthcare records as necessary
• Direct requests for information, i.e., SAR, insurance/solicitors letters and DVLA forms to the administrative team
• Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner
• Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota
• Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
• Monitor and maintain the reception area and notice boards
• Support all clinical and administrative/management staff with general tasks as requested.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Experience of working with the general public
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of MS Office applications
• Effective time management
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow policy and procedure
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Forward thinker
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility to work outside of core hours
• DBS check

Desirable

• GCSE Mathematics and English (C or above)
• Clinical IT system user skills