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Receptionist/ Administrator

Stainland Road Medical Centre

Halifax, HX4 8BD

Salary

£12.71

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

13 September 2026

13 days left

Job description

Youll work across both reception and administration, helping patients and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the practice. Were looking for s...

Main duties of a GP receptionist include

  • Welcoming patients and dealing with enquiries in person and by telephone.
  • Booking, changing and cancelling appointments using the clinical system.
  • Signposting patients to the most appropriate service or clinician using practice protocols.
  • Processing patient requests, including prescriptions, test results and general queries.
  • Registering new patients and keeping patient information accurate and up to date.
  • Handling confidential and sensitive information in line with GDPR and practice policies.
  • Supporting clinicians with administrative tasks, messages and patient correspondence.
  • Managing incoming documents, emails, post and other communications.
  • Working closely with the wider practice team to support the smooth day-to-day running of the surgery.
  • Dealing professionally and sensitively with patients who may be unwell, distressed or frustrated.

Main duties of a GP receptionist include

  • Welcoming patients and dealing with enquiries in person and by telephone.
  • Booking, changing and cancelling appointments using the clinical system.
  • Signposting patients to the most appropriate service or clinician using practice protocols.
  • Processing patient requests, including prescriptions, test results and general queries.
  • Registering new patients and keeping patient information accurate and up to date.
  • Handling confidential and sensitive information in line with GDPR and practice policies.
  • Supporting clinicians with administrative tasks, messages and patient correspondence.
  • Managing incoming documents, emails, post and other communications.
  • Working closely with the wider practice team to support the smooth day-to-day running of the surgery.
  • Dealing professionally and sensitively with patients who may be unwell, distressed or frustrated.

Stainland Road Medical Centre is a friendly and supportive GP training practice, providing high-quality primary care to around 11,500 patients. We have an experienced multidisciplinary team of GPs, nurses, healthcare professionals and administrative staff, and pride ourselves on teamwork, patient care and creating a welcoming environment for both patients and colleagues.

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C or equivalent

Desirable

  • Experience in a GP setting
  • Office experience
  • Working with the general public

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

25 August 2026

Last checked

27 August 2026

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About the employer

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Stainland Road Medical Centre

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