Receptionist

Portsdown Group Practice; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job description

Job Summary

Do you have a keen interest in health care?

Do you get job satisfaction from helping people?

We are currently looking for an experienced receptionist to join our team. If you can work under pressure to high standards, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and can deliver a high quality of care in a busy professional environment, we would like to hear from you!

We have one position available for 16 hours per week.

PLEASE READ THE VACANCY PACK FOR DETAILS OF THE REQUIRED SHIFT PATTERN BEFORE APPLYING

Main duties of the job

To provide high quality reception and general office / administration tasks, relating to the Practices provision of excellent primary healthcare and the smooth, effective running of the Practice.

About Us

Portsdown Group Practice covers the whole of Portsmouth from postcodes PO1 to PO7. We operate from 6 surgeries: Cosham Park House (PO6 3BG), Crookhorn Lane (PO7 5XP, Heyward Road (PO4 0DY), Kingston Crescent (PO2 8AL), Paulsgrove (PO6 4HJ), and Somerstown (PO5 4EZ).

We are our own Primary Care Network (PCN). We have Clinical Partners, Salaried GPs and a comprehensive Nursing and extended clinical team overseen by our Clinical Team Manager. The team consists of Nurse / Paramedic Practitioners, Registered Nurses, HCAs, MSK Physiotherapists, Podiatrist, Dietitian, Social Prescribers and Care Co-ordinators. The Pharmacy team consists of Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.

The Practice is well established, financially secure and successful.

Date posted

10 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary: £12.21 an hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: A2111-25-0010

Job locations

Portsdown Group Practice, Crookhorn Lane, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5XP

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Key member of the Practice reception team, working to ensure patients are greeted and navigated courteously and that all reception tasks and administration are completed within Practice policies in a timely manner.

Please see our comprehensive vacancy pack for the full job description and person specification, in order to complete your application.

Responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Qualifications Desirable

• IT qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum GCSE in English and Maths (C / 4 Grade and above).
• NVQ Level 3 Customer Service / Business Administration.

Skills Essential

• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to follow Practice procedure.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a positive outlook and appearance.
• Able to work autonomously without direct supervision and recognise when a team approach is needed.

Experience Essential

• Previous experience of more than 6 months in a customer focused role.
• Experience in a fast paced / busy working environment.

Desirable

• Primary Care Experience.
• Experience of resolving high conflict situations.

Knowledge Desirable

• Clinical Systems in Healthcare.

Employer details

Employer name: Portsdown Group Practice

Address: Portsdown Group Practice, Crookhorn Lane, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5XP

Employer's website: https://www.portsdowngrouppractice.co.uk/