Reception Team Manager

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Arundel; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Reception Manager to lead front of house operations across the practice, delivering a professional, patient-focused service and developing the reception team.

You will oversee staff performance, training, safeguarding compliance, and maintain confidentiality while driving continuous improvement in patient experience.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above or equivalent qualification.
• Experience of working with the general public.
• Experience of leading or managing a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the reception team and ensure staffing.
• Maintain high standards of patient service and confidentiality.
• Lead performance reviews and development of reception staff.
• Coordinate inductions and ongoing training.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and safeguarding.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Time management

Team leadership

Discretion and judgement

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Integrity and confidentiality

Relationship building

Education

GCSE Maths & English (C or above)

AMSPAR Level Three Medical Administration qualification

NVQ Level Two Health and Social Care

Leadership or management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Job description

Hours 37.5 hours per week

Job Summary

The Reception Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all front of house functions within the practice. The role ensures the delivery of a professional efficient and patient focused reception service while supporting staff performance operational compliance and continuous improvement across the organisation. The post holder will be an integral member of the practice team and will be responsible for the day to day management leadership and development of the reception team. The Reception Manager will ensure high standards of patient service are maintained and that reception services are delivered safely effectively and in accordance with practice policies and procedures. As part of this role the post holder will have access to sensitive and confidential information and must therefore maintain the highest standards of confidentiality professionalism and integrity at all times.

Primary Responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Reception Manager. There may be occasions when other duties are required depending on the needs of the practice.

• a Oversee the day to day operations of the reception team ensuring staff meet their responsibilities
• b Maintain consistent standards professionalism and excellent patient service across all reception functions
• c Monitor patient flow and telephone demand and redistribute workloads where required
• d Prepare and manage reception rotas ensuring appropriate staffing levels are maintained
• e Manage appointment system changes ensuring leave absence and staffing changes are accurately reflected
• f Coordinate home visit requests in accordance with practice procedures
• g Manage incoming deliveries ensuring compliance with relevant procedures including cold chain requirements
• h Maintain a clean organised and effective reception and administrative environment
• i Line manage reception staff providing leadership guidance support and direction
• j Conduct regular one to one meetings appraisals and performance reviews
• k Monitor staff performance and service standards including call quality where appropriate
• l Address issues relating to professionalism conduct communication and patient interactions
• m Manage attendance concerns and support timely resolution where appropriate
• n Promote a positive supportive and collaborative working environment
• o Identify and resolve team concerns and interpersonal difficulties promptly and professionally
• p Coordinate temporary staffing arrangements to support service delivery during periods of leave or absence
• q Ensure mandatory training requirements are completed and remain up to date
• r Deliver and coordinate induction training and ongoing development for new and existing staff
• s Maintain training records and support competency development across the reception team
• t Provide coaching mentoring and development opportunities for reception staff
• u Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and information governance at all times
• v Review update and ensure adherence to reception and administrative policies procedures and standard operating procedures
• w Ensure compliance with safeguarding governance and relevant legislation
• x Support audits quality improvement initiatives and service development activities
• y Promote appropriate use of escalation pathways and support effective decision making
• z Act as a focal point for patients providing initial guidance regarding complaints promoting patient feedback supporting enhanced services and quality outcomes developing efficient systems maintaining relationships with external organisations supporting fire safety visitor management and health and safety requirements

Wider Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities the Reception Manager will:

• a Prepare meeting agendas and record meeting notes where required
• b Work collaboratively with the Patient Participation Group
• c Participate in audits management meetings and service improvement activities
• d Attend relevant internal and external meetings
• e Promote shared learning continuous improvement and best practice across the organisation
• f Encourage staff engagement in service development and quality improvement initiatives

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential Good standard of education including Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent qualification

Desirable AMSPAR Level Three Medical Administration qualification NVQ Level Two Health and Social Care Leadership or management qualification

Experience

Essential Experience of working with the general public Experience of administrative duties Experience of leading or managing a team

Desirable Experience of working within a healthcare environment Experience of successfully delivering projects and service improvements Experience of staff appraisal and development Experience of health and safety requirements within a workplace Experience of chairing meetings and preparing agendas and meeting notes

Knowledge and Skills

Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook Strong organisational and time management skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to use initiative discretion and sound judgement Effective problem solving and decision making skills Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure Ability to build positive working relationships High levels of integrity professionalism and confidentiality Flexible cooperative and motivated approach Ability to motivate and support staff Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities Ability to work within policies procedures and regulatory requirements

Desirable Experience of performance management and staff development Strategic and solutions focused approach Experience of leading change and service improvement initiatives Ability to identify opportunities to improve service delivery Experience of workforce planning and rota management

Other Requirements

Essential Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check Occupational Health clearance Review This job description is intended to provide an overview of the main duties and responsibilities of the role. It is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change following consultation with the post holder to meet the evolving needs of the practice. All staff are expected to work flexibly and undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role to support the efficient operation of the organisation.