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GP Receptionist

Kirkham Health Centre

Preston, PR4 2DLView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£12.82

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

17 November 2026

27 days left

Job description

We are looking for a friendly, approachable and enthusiastic receptionist. Our reception team ensures our patients are directed to the most appropriat...

Reception duties, including answering calls, booking

appointments, sign posting patients, dealing with prescription requests and all

patient queries.

  • Greeting patients and visitors in a professional and friendly manner
  • Managing appointment bookings and cancellations
  • Handling incoming calls and responding to queries
  • Maintaining accurate patient records using clinical systems
  • Processing online triage requests
  • Liaising with clinicians and other healthcare professionals
  • Ensuring confidentiality and data protection at all times
  • Supporting general administrative duties within the practice
  • Keeping the reception and patient waiting areas clean and tidy

Kirkham Health Centre is a well-established, patient centred

GP surgery situated in the market town of Kirkham within the Fylde Coast area.

We have a patient population of 9,800 patients, covering a mixed urban and

rural area.

We own our own building and have an extensive primary care

team comprising of 4 GP Partners,1salaried GP, 3 ANPs, 1 Paramedic, 4 Practice

Nurses, 1 HCA, 1 Nursing Associate, Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy

technician, Social Prescriber and a supportive

Administration and Reception team.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly and welcoming

practice who are committed to delivering high quality care to our patients. Our

triage system coordinated by our Advanced Nurse Practitioner team allows for

excellent access to services. We are active members of our local Primary Care

Network and perform well in QOF.

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the

outlined closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

INTERVIEWS ARE SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY 25TH NOVEMBER - NO ALTERNATIVE DATE WILL BE OFFERED.

Qualifications

Essential: - GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Experience

Essential: - Experience of working in a customer facing role

Desirable: - Experience of working in a GP Practice; - Experience of using EMIS or similar clinical system; - Experience of using Microsoft Office applications

Knowledge and skills

Essential: - Good communication skills; - IT literate

Desirable: - Awareness of Data Protection and Confidentiality

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

20 October 2026

Last checked

21 October 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

KHC
Kirkham Health Centre

NHS organisation

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