Receptionist

Confidential; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential in Gloucester is seeking a Part-Time Receptionist for a temporary role with a view to permanent. You will join a busy GP practice, supporting front desk duties, patient registration, and general admin in a friendly team.

Shifts are AM 8:00–13:15 and PM 13:30–18:30, 20–25 hours per week, £12.71 per hour. The role requires good communication, organisation, and discretion handling confidential patient information.

Qualifications

• Previous reception or administration experience is essential.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Confident using computers and learning new systems.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greeting patients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Registering and maintaining new patient records.
• Opening, sorting and distributing incoming post.
• Managing telephone enquiries and directing calls appropriately.
• Providing general administrative support to the practice team.
• Ensuring patient information is handled confidentially and accurately.

Skills

Reception experience

Administration experience

Communication skills

Organised

Computers / IT literacy

Job description

Part-Time Receptionist

Part time receptionist - temporary position with the possibility to go permanent

12.71 per hour, 20-25 hours per week

AM Shift: 8:00am - 1:15pm / PM Shift: 1:30pm - 6:30pm

Location - Gloucester

Are you an organised, friendly and professional individual with previous reception or administration experience? We are currently recruiting for a Part-Time Receptionist to join a busy and welcoming GP practice based in Gloucester.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team within a highly respected healthcare environment, with the possibility of securing a permanent position.

About the Role

Working as part of a reception team of approximately five people, you will be supporting a busy GP surgery serving around 5,000 patients. This is a varied role that requires excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Greeting patients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
• Registering and maintaining new patient records
• Opening, sorting and distributing incoming post
• Managing telephone enquiries and directing calls appropriately
• Providing general administrative support to the practice team
• Ensuring patient information is handled confidentially and accurately

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous reception or administration experience is essential
• Confident using computers and learning new systems
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Friendly, approachable and professional manner
• Able to work efficiently in a busy environment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Flexible and reliable with a positive attitude