Receptionist​/Administrator - Lakes Medical Group

Central Lakes Medical Group is looking for a friendly, professional and motivated Receptionist/Administrator to join our team.

Working 24.5 hours per week, you will usually be based at Ambleside Health Centre, with some flexibility to work at our Hawkshead and Coniston surgeries when needed.

This is a busy and varied role where no two days are quite the same. You will work closely with patients, clinicians and colleagues, helping us provide a welcoming, efficient and high-quality service to our local communities.

The role includes front-line reception duties, dealing with patient enquiries and appointments, telephone work and a range of general administrative tasks.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is organised and able to manage a varied workload.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Is committed to providing outstanding patient care and service.

Previous reception or administrative experience is desirable, although full training will be provided.

Join a supportive and friendly team serving our local communities in the heart of the Lake District.

Please note that we are unable to offer an Employer Sponsored Visa for this role.

The post holder will be covering reception and administration functions at Ambleside health centre, with some occasional work at other CLMG sites. This includes general administration,data entry, equipment checks and liaison with multi-disciplinary teams.

Theywill be required to cover some late shifts, finishing  on several daysof the week.

All staff are expected to work to Cumbria Health Values:

• Clinically focused - Our patients are at the heart of all we do
• Responsive - We listen and respond together
• One Team - Working together through strong partnerships
• Growth & Sustainability - With our strong roots we will continue to thrive and grow
• Communities - Connecting with communities to meet local needs
• High Standards - We strive for excellence in all that we do.

Cumbria Health places the patient, their family and their community at the heart of everything we do. We are an award-winning organisation, the first out-of-hours organisation in the country to be rated as outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

We provide primary health care services, both in and out of hours, across Cumbria. We are values-driven and place great emphasis on inclusivity and the wellbeing and development of our staff, while striving to provide a consistently high-quality service. Our service is designed to improve health and wellbeing.

Working for Cumbria Health can offer flexible opportunities in terms of location, hours and working patterns so you can enjoy a great work life balance. In order to provide the best patient care we understand the importance of ensuring staff satisfaction and are consistently trying to ensure we offer our staff a positive working environment whether that be though training or social events.

Listen to your heart. Have the work life balance you'd love.

Thislist of duties and responsibilities, which follows, represents the broad range of tasks which may be required to be undertaken either routinely or periodically. This list is not exhaustive and the role may include additional duties which are not listed here.

Thislist of duties and responsibilities, which follows, represents the broad rangeof tasks which may be required to be undertaken either routinely or periodically. This list is not exhaustive and the role may include additional duties which are not listed here.

1.Tobe the first point of contact for patients arriving at the Health Centre.

2.Processing confidential patient information to pass to Clinicians.

3.Opening the premises to be ready to receive patients in the morning, and closing the premises securely and safely at the end of the day.

4.Arranging appointments for patients and notifying them of updates and changes.

5.Keepinga watchful eye on patients waiting to be seen and in the case of

worsening symptoms, alerting a relevant professional.

6.Alerting Emergency Services in the event of an emergency and/or gain help from withinthe department.

7.Support the practice administration load and workflow in an efficient and safe manner.

8.Carrying out equipment checks and reporting issues to the Practice Management team

9.Towork autonomously, managing own workload effectively referring to line manager when necessary.

10. Receive and make calls as required with the ability to handle…