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 leftJob 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
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