We are seeking a dedicated Reception Team Leader to join our team at Churchfields Surgery, where we pride ourselves on providing excellent patient care in a supportive and friendly environment.
Main duties of the job
- Provide and maintain an exceptional service to patients and visitors by addressing queries, managing appointments, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere. Handle telephone calls, divert calls, and take messages.
- Follow our care navigation system to direct patients to the appropriate care pathway, ensuring urgent cases are seen promptly and logically.
- Lead the reception team, driving positive change and contributing to patient care. Liaise with management regarding staff shifts, holidays, and rota management.
- Handle patient complaints as the first point of contact, addressing issues and escalating when necessary.
- Register new and temporary patients accurately and oversee patients on the Out of Area Scheme.
- Monitor registrations within the workflow manager to close the quarter.
- Manage proxy access requests from care homes and relatives.
- Train and support new reception staff, providing ongoing development.
- Attend and lead quarterly reception team meetings and other practice meetings as required.
- Provide reception coverage as needed over shorter periods.
About us
We are seeking a dedicated Reception Team Leader to join our team at Churchfields Surgery, where we pride ourselves on providing excellent patient care in a supportive and friendly environment.
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide and maintain an exceptional service to patients and visitors, managing queries and appointments.
- Handle telephone communications, ensuring accuracy and promptness.
- Follow our comprehensive care navigation system for patient direction.
- Ensure urgent cases are seen efficiently.
- Oversee administrative tasks, including correspondence and general inquiries.
- Lead the reception team to promote positive change and excellent care.
- Coordinate staff shifts and rota management with the management team.
- Address patient complaints professionally and escalate when needed.
- Register patients and manage the Out of Area Scheme.
- Monitor registration workflows to close the quarter.
- Manage proxy access requests.
- Train and support reception staff development.
- Lead team meetings and attend practice meetings.
- Collaborate with staff to ensure quality patient care and smooth operations.
- Provide reception coverage as needed.
- Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations, including GDPR compliance.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and staff information.
- Perform other tasks as required, commensurate with the role's grading.
Person Specification
Experience
- Experience in a similar healthcare role.
- GCSE Level education or equivalent, including English Language.
- Proficiency in keyboard and computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.).
- Experience in managing demand during peak times.
- Leadership and team management experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills for multitasking and planning.
- Experience with medical software and IT systems.
- Patient-centered approach.
- Ability to handle difficult situations tactfully.
- Experience with Primary Care / GP Reception.
- Familiarity with GP systems like EMIS or SystemOne.
- Qualifications in healthcare administration or leadership.
- Evidence of ongoing self-directed learning.
Qualifications
- Same as above, including GCSE English Language, computer skills, familiarity with GP systems, healthcare qualifications, and ongoing learning.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. An application for disclosure will be made to check for any criminal convictions.