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Medical Receptionist/Care Coordinator - 27-35.5 hours per week

Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice

Newton Abbot, TQ13 9QP · Newton Abbot, TQ13 0HLView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£12.83

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

27 November 2026

15 days left

Job description

Join our team two exciting opportunities available! Are you a friendly, organised and enthusiastic individual who enjoys helping people? Are you looki...

What will you be doing?

As a Medical Receptionist / Care Coordinator, you will play a vital role in helping patients access the right care while supporting our clinical and administrative teams.

  • Providing a welcoming, professional and compassionate reception service to patients and visitors.
  • Answering telephone calls, responding to patient enquiries and assisting patients in accessing appropriate healthcare services.
  • Supporting our modern GP triage system, helping patients navigate the most appropriate care pathway.
  • Managing appointment requests and maintaining accurate patient information using our clinical system, SystmOne.
  • Processing patient correspondence, scanning documents and updating electronic medical records.
  • Assisting with repeat prescription requests and administrative tasks in accordance with Practice procedures.
  • Communicating effectively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the smooth and efficient running of both Practice sites.
  • Identifying and escalating patient concerns, complaints or significant incidents in accordance with Practice policies.

This is much more than a traditional reception role. You will become an important part of the wider healthcare team, developing a broad range of skills and contributing to the delivery of excellent patient care.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Organisation: The Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice

Location: Riverside Surgery, Bovey Tracey and Tower House Surgery, Chudleigh

Reports to: Patient Services Lead

Responsible to: Practice Manager

Vacancies: Two positions available

Hours: 2735.5 hours per week, across 3 or 4 days

Salary: From £12.71 per hour, negotiable depending on experience

Working pattern: Part-time, permanent

Job purpose

To provide a high-quality, professional and compassionate patient-facing and administrative service, supporting patients in accessing appropriate healthcare and contributing to the efficient running of the Practice.

The postholder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing essential reception, care coordination and administrative support across both Practice sites.

  • Welcome and assist patients and visitors in a friendly, professional and respectful manner.
  • Manage incoming telephone calls and face-to-face enquiries efficiently.
  • Support patients to access appropriate services through the Practice's total triage model.
  • Assist patients who may have additional communication, accessibility or support needs.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold information governance standards.

  • Use SystmOne to maintain accurate patient records, manage appointments and complete administrative tasks.
  • Process incoming correspondence, scanning and clinical documentation.
  • Undertake coding and filing of clinical correspondence in accordance with Practice procedures and training.
  • Process repeat prescription requests in accordance with established protocols.
  • Action clinical tasks and pathology results as directed and within the postholder's training and competence.
  • Support GPs and other clinicians with day-to-day administrative requirements.

  • Work closely with the Patient Services Lead, Senior Care Coordinators and wider Practice team.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and external healthcare organisations.
  • Contribute to a positive, respectful and supportive team environment.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to assist colleagues during busy periods.

  • Follow Practice policies, procedures and confidentiality requirements.
  • Report concerns, complaints and significant incidents through appropriate channels.
  • Participate in mandatory training and ongoing professional development.
  • Contribute to service improvements and maintain high standards of patient care.
  • Work across both Practice sites according to operational requirements.

The duties outlined are not exhaustive and may be amended in accordance with the evolving needs of the Practice.

We have two vacancies available, offering between 27 and 35.5 hours per week, worked over 3 or 4 days.

Our Practice operates between 08:30 and 18:30, and successful applicants will be required to work agreed shifts within these hours, according to the operational needs of the Practice.

The roles will involve working across both Riverside Surgery in Bovey Tracey and Tower House Surgery in Chudleigh.

We are looking for people who want to become part of our team, take pride in their work and help us continue delivering excellent care to our local communities.

If this sounds like you, we would love to receive your application!

We believe that providing excellent patient care starts with having a valued, supported and motivated team. We are a well-established, community-focused GP Practice serving approximately 15,000 patients.

We pride ourselves on being a progressive and supportive Practice, continually looking for ways to improve patient care, embrace innovation and create a positive working environment.

  • CQC-rated Good, with Outstanding in Well-led recognising the strength of our leadership, teamwork and commitment to improvement.
  • Green Impact for Health Gold Award 2025 reflecting our commitment to sustainability and environmentally responsible healthcare.
  • A forward-thinking Practice embracing technology and modern ways of working to improve patient access and support our staff.
  • A supportive and experienced team where colleagues work together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
  • Training and development opportunities helping you build confidence, develop new skills and progress within primary care.
  • A rewarding and varied working environment where your contribution makes a genuine difference to our patients and community.

What we can offer you- Competitive starting pay, negotiable depending on experience.

  • Workplace pension scheme.
  • On-site parking.
  • Staff wellbeing support.

We are committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, respected and able to thrive.

Qualifications

Essential: - Good standard of education, including literacy and numeracy

Desirable: - Relevant administration or customer service qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in customer service, reception, administration or a people-facing role.
  • Confident using computers and learning new systems.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritise workload, multitask and work under pressure.
  • Friendly, compassionate, reliable, adaptable and a positive team player.
  • Ability to work agreed shifts within 08:3018:30 and across both Practice sites.

Desirable

  • Previous NHS or GP Practice experience.
  • SystmOne or other clinical systems.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Experience in a busy reception environment.
  • Experience supporting vulnerable individuals.
  • Flexibility to provide additional cover when required.

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

12 November 2026

Last checked

12 November 2026

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About the employer

BTC
Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice

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