Receptionist, Healthcare

Responsibilities

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

Provide general assistance to the Practice team and 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 currently have a vacancy for an experienced Receptionist who will project a positive and friendly image to patients, who is professional, efficient and enthusiastic with a flexible approach to fill this position.

The successful candidate will be required to have a good level of education, full knowledge of the elements of Microsoft Office and 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, take pride 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 EMIS Web would be an advantage bit is not essential as full training will be given.

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.

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

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