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Medical Receptionist/Administrator

Oakside Surgery

Plymouth, PL5 3PY · PLYMOUTH, PL5 4DU

Salary

£12.71

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

11 September 2026

11 days left

Job description

Dewerstone Medical Group (Budshead Medical Practice & Oakside Surgery) are looking for two highly motivated, hard-working and experienced Medical Rece...

We are looking for receptionist's with the following qualities to assist our practice in providing excellent patient care and support the practice to achieve outstanding service.

  • Caring and compassionate
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including a professional and welcoming telephone manner
  • Excellent organisational skills in order to manage multiple tasks and process timelines
  • Demonstrates flexibility
  • Able to build strong relationships with the Practice team
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Willingness to learn about all products and services offered
  • Ability to use IT and operate a computer based systems, experience of using SystmOne preferred however full training will be provided for right candidate
  • Previous NHS/GP experience is preferred

The successful applicants will work within the administration team, supporting the clinical staff and each other to deliver a high quality service to patients and other health care professionals. Though based primarily in one section, the post holder may be required to work in other sections of the department where support is needed, including across both sites. They will be required to follow established procedures and work under supervision but use their own initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their own work.

Key Responsibilities Reception

Greeting patients and handling telephone/email enquiries in a professional & friendly manner

Booking, amending, and cancelling appointments using our clinical system (SystmOne)

Processing prescriptions, referrals, and other administrative tasks

Handling patient records, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy

Supporting clinicians with administrative tasks, including medical coding and summarising records

Previous experience in a GP surgery or healthcare environment (desirable but not essential)

Desirable Skills & Experience

Proficiency in IT systems and ability to quickly learn practice software - SystmOne, AccuRx

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

Dewerstone Medical Group consists of two GP Practices - Budshead Medical Practice and Oakside Surgery. Successful applicants will be expected to work across the two sites.

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care
  • Experience of working in a GP Practice

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

19 August 2026

Last checked

21 August 2026

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

About the employer

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Oakside Surgery

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