Receptionist, Healthcare

Taurus Healthcare Ltd is advertising this position on behalf of Weobley Surgeries & Staunton on Wye Surgeries.

The Weobley and Staunton on Wye Practice currently have a vacancy for an experienced

Receptionist who will project a positive and friendly image to patients, whois professional, efficient and enthusiastic with a flexible approach to fillthis position.

The successful candidate will be required to have a good level of education, full knowledge of the elements of Microsoft Officeand be able to demonstrate experience of delivering an excellent service to patients and staff alike in a pressurised environment. You will need to demonstrate strong communication skills, understand the importance of confidentiality, takepride in your work and be a conscientious team player.

It is important to note that the successful candidate will also be required to undertake sickness and holiday cover in addition to their contracted hours as part of the Reception Team rota.

Experience of working in a GP Practice and with EMISWeb would be an advantage bit is not essential as full training will begiven.

Informal enquiries can be directed to our Assistant Practice Manager Mrs Jane Harley by telephone on or email to

** This is a part time position working 20 Hours per week**

** Interview dates are to be confirmed**

Receive, assist and direct patients inaccessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous,efficient and effective way.

Provide general assistance to the Practice teamand project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors,either in person or via the telephone.

Please ensure that you read the person specification and job description that is attached to this advert.

The Weobley and Staunton on Wye Practice is a rural dispensing GP Surgery, split across two locations caring for approximately 6200 patients.

We are approved for GP and medical student training and were awarded a rating of Good in our last CQC review.

The Practice has a firm commitment to offer an excellent standard of care to its patients and our aim is to develop local, modern health services so that our patients can be treated close to where they live.

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aurus Healthcare Ltd is advertisingthis position on behalf of
Weobley Surgeries & Staunton on Wye Surgeries. This means that
Weobley & Staunton onWye Surgeries
is the employing organisation and will make the final decision on appointing candidates.

Taurus Healthcare Ltd, onbehalf of
Weobley & Staunton onWye Surgeries, will collate all relevant information for the purpose of the recruitment and pre-employment check process.

This information will thenbe securely transferred to
Weobley & Staunton on Wye Surgeries.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures.
• To work in accordance of written protocols
• Filing post in medical records via Docman system
• Photocopy and email as requested
• Ensure courier takes all documentation and samples at the appropriate time
• Open and distribute incoming mail

• Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients any other visitors to the practice
• Deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures and make new and follow-up appointments
• Using your own judgement and communication skills ensure that patients with no prior appointment but who need urgent consultation are seen in a logical and non-disruptive manner
• Explain practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover and ensure procedures are completed
• Handing completed repeat prescriptions to patient and checking names and address.
• Be able to cover all reception position as necessary
• Prepare lists and notes for all surgeries and clinics held, ensuring completion of all associated paperwork

• Process appointment requests for today future appointments from patients by telephone and in person.
• Enter requests for home visits into the visit book, ensuring careful recording of all relevant details and where necessary refer to Duty Doctor

• Registrations of new patients computer data entry and medical records.
• Process patients change of address computer data and medical records (have knowledge of Practice area.

• Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery
• Have working knowledge of telephone/bleep system, during and after hours.

• Open up premises at the start of the day when first to arrive, de-activate alarm and make all the necessary preparations to receive patients
• Ensure all Health & Safety checks are undertaken within the desired timescales as indicated in the Practices Health & Safety Policy
• When last to leave at the end of the day, ensure that the building is totally secured, internal lights are off, all electrical equipment has been turned off and the alarm activated
• Make and serve refreshments for the doctors

* A full Job…