Receptionist / Admin

NHS; Romford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Receptionist to join their team in Romford. The successful candidate will assist patients, provide administration services, and possess essential primary care experience. This role offers 20 hours a week in a supportive, friendly environment. You must have excellent interpersonal skills, GCSEs in English and Maths, and experience with the Emis system.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Primary Care is essential.
• Experience of working in primary care and GP practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate services.
• Provide reception and administration services to patients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Information Technology

Communication skills

Motivation

Adaptability

Education

GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Tools

Emis system

Job description

Central Park Surgery is an NHS organisation. We have very good and stabile clinical team of 2 partners, 1 salaried GP, nurses and HCA. Our proactive approach is reflected on our achievements and also our engagement in Havering North Primary Care Network. We are currently looking torecruit to the following position on a permanentcontract, to work Monday to Friday. We have great supportive team, efficient and experienced leadershipall working in very pleasant environment.

--Previous experience in Primary Care is essential--

Main duties of the job

Mainduties of the job

Hours: 20 hours per week

Work pattern can vary from 8:00am to 6:30pm, working on shifts.

The successful candidates willdemonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills as well as alevel of competency in Information Technology. Ideally you must be a teamplayer who is adaptable and can demonstrate good communication skills, motivation,initiative, assertive, and a willingness to learn.

About us

Overview of your organisation

Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.

• All applications for this post need to be made online
• Please note that our vacancies may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applicants are received.
• All shortlisted applicants will be contacted by via email. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted.
• Please ensure that you read and understand the Job Description attached to the role. Your Statement in Support should reflect the requirements specified as your application will be judged against these criteria

Job responsibilities

Job Description:

Main Purpose of Job:

Receive, assist and directpatients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in acourteous, efficient and effective way. Provide general assistance to thePractice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and othervisitors, either in person or via the telephone. To provide efficient, helpful,informative and supportive reception and administration services to patientsand members of the primary health care team.

Responsible to:

The Practice Manager/Partners.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Experience

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Experience in working with Emis system

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.