Receptionist / Administrator
Ossett Surgery
Wakefield, WF5 8DF
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
21 September 2026
21 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
You will greet patients, answer phones and do admin work for a busy GP practice. The role also helps with back‑office tasks like referrals and prescriptions. It suits someone who is friendly, organised and can stay calm under pressure. You will need to keep patient information private at all times.
What you'll need
- Previous experience working in a GP or similar medical reception
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to stay calm and solve problems quickly
- Willingness to cover colleagues when they are on leave
- Understanding of data protection and confidentiality rules
How to boost your chances
- Highlight any GP reception or medical admin work on your CV
- Give a short example of how you handled a difficult patient or call
- Show you can use common office software and phone systems
- Mention your flexibility to work extra shifts if needed
- Prepare questions about the practice’s training and support
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Job description
As a Receptionist-Administrator at Ossett Surgery, you will be the welcoming face of our practice and a vital part of our patient experience. You will...
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a General Practice setting and be comfortable working on a rota to:
- Handle inbound and outbound calls
- Welcome patients at reception
- Resolve patient queries
- Complete routine administrative tasks
Depending on your skills, you may also support back-office functions such as document workflow, recalls, referrals, and prescription processing. Refresher training will be provided if needed.
Youll bring strong administrative and communication skills, along with a caring, solution-focused approach to patient needs. The ability to stay calm under pressure, use initiative to manage outstanding tasks, and support the team is essential. Flexibility to cover colleagues annual leave and sickness is highly desirable.
Key
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Collectively support with the teams day-to-day
workload and the associated functions, supporting mainly at the reception desk,
the back office and comms room.
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Completing the delegated admin tasks including
contacting patients, arranging appointments and communications while
maintaining clear documentation within the patient record
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The role includes shared responsibility
answering the telephones, booking appointments & answering queries, care
navigating and sign posting appropriately.
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The role includes shared responsibility of
manning the reception desk, answering general queries, supporting with basic
prescription requests and receiving samples & information from patients.
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There is the expectation that all staff will
sensitively attempt to resolve low level complaints with where appropriate,
diffusing situations and remaining professional during heated discussions.
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There is the express expectation of
self-management regarding problem solving, workload, and time priorities.
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Effective communication with both patients and
staff is essential, ensuring messages are communicated to relevant personnel in
a timely, accurate and efficient way.
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Excellent customer service skills with the
ability to handle difficult situations professionally.
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To be responsible for ordering patient transport
when required and maintaining a clear record in line with Practice policy.
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Undertaking wide ranging administrative duties
including registering patients, photocopying, scanning, producing
prescriptions, sorting post, tag and marrying, filing, processing temporary
residents, managing reminders and recalls, etc.
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Always
maintaining absolute confidentiality and being aware of all Information Governance
and Data Protection regulations
Join a passionate and dedicated team at Ossett Surgery, a
large, friendly practice at the heart of Ossett. We care for 22,000 patients
and are committed to delivering top-tier patient care through innovation and
collaboration with our patients, PCN, and external services. Our team consists
of 6 GP Partners, Salaried GPs, ANPs, Nurses, Nursing Associates, HCAs, and a
robust Managerial and Administrative staff. We pride ourselves on our
successful merger four years ago, and our team continues to work tirelessly to
provide the best care for our patients.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- SystmOne experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in a General Practice environment.
- Ability to work on a rota pattern.
- Call handling competence in managing inbound and outbound calls.
- Experience in welcoming patients, resolving queries, and providing front-desk support.
- Strong administrative skills, including completing tasks accurately.
- Effective communication skills with a caring, solution-focus.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Ability to handle challenging situations professionally.
Desirable
- Familiarity with back-office functions such as:
- Document workflow
- Recalls
- Referrals
- Prescription processing
- Willingness to undertake refresher training if required
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
24 August 2026
Last checked
26 August 2026
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