Receptionist

2 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Archvale Full time

Job role: Receptionist

Job type: 3 positions available. 2 fixed term contracts until the end of 2024, 1 permanent role

Location: Westerhope Medical Group - Newcastle

**Salary**: £11.44

Working hours: Working full time Monday to Friday including late night (2 hours on a Monday) when necessary, on a rota system.

**About Us**

We are a rapidly growing GP-led organisation with a mission to ensure that all patients have access to comprehensive, coordinated and continuous care within a sustainable primary care system.

We appreciate that our whole primary care system is struggling, which is causing a negative effect on patient care and staff happiness. We believe that we can turn this around by reimagining how primary care is delivered from the ground up by placing a focus on data insights, technology and clinical innovation.

Ultimately, we want to improve patient access, patient experience and health outcomes to significantly increase the quality of care for our patients. However, we can only build the best primary care service there is if our colleagues are happy, empowered and supported within an excellent working environment.

If you believe that there are ways to drastically improve the way primary care is delivered for both patients and staff alike and you want to be a part of this; then we would love to meet you and tell you more about our plans.

**Overview**:
**Duties are listed below but are not limited to**:

- Greet patients and visitors as they arrive at the practice, ensuring a positive first impression.
- Manage patient appointments, including scheduling, rescheduling, and cancellations, using electronic booking systems.
- Answer incoming telephone calls promptly and courteously, directing inquiries to the appropriate staff members or departments.
- Respond to patient queries and provide information about services, opening hours, and other relevant information.
- Assist with general administrative tasks, such as photocopying, scanning, and filing documents.
- Adhere to practice policies and procedures, including those related to patient confidentiality and data protection.

**Essential criteria**:

- Previous experience in receptionist role.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and empathetic with patients and colleagues.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and prioritise tasks efficiently.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

**Desirable criteria**:

- GCSEs in English and Maths.
- Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting.
- Strong IT skills (EMIS and Office)

**Benefits**:

- 27 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata)
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Enhanced sick pay
- Medicash health cash plan
- Workplace Nursery Scheme

**Salary**: £11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Receptionist: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person



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