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Receptionist / Administrator

The Grovehurst Surgery

Sittingbourne, ME10 2STView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£12.71

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

9 October 2026

4 days left

Job description

Medical Receptionist/Administrator Full Time Grovehurst Health We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and reliable Receptionist/Administrator to ...

  • Your duties will include:
  • Supporting patients

face-to-face, by telephone and electronically.

  • Helping patients

access the most appropriate service.

  • Managing reception and

administrative enquiries.

  • Processing patient

documentation and requests.

  • Updating patient

records.

  • Working with our

clinical and administrative teams.

  • Using practice IT and

clinical systems.

  • Handling confidential

and sensitive information.

  • Providing additional administrative support to the

practice when required

To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of reception duties

and providing general support to the multidisciplinary team. Duties may include, but are not limited to, greeting and directing patients, using the appointment system effectively, booking appointments, processing information, and assisting patients as required.

Act as the central point of contact for patients, distribute

information, messages, and inquiries for the clinical team, and liaise with

multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and

community service providers.

  • Maintain and monitor

the practice appointment system

  • Process personal

telephone, and e-requests for appointments

  • Answer incoming phone

calls, transfer calls, or deal with the callers requests appropriately

  • Signpost patients to

the correct service

  • Prepare sample bottles

and forms for Clinical staff, print labels, and request blood on the

clinician's behalf.

  • Making referrals for

the District Nursing service

  • Taking appropriate

action with 111 reports.

  • Accessing the food

voucher portal to obtain vouchers for patients.

  • Initiating contact with

and responding to requests from patients, team members, and external agencies

  • Clinically code data on

the EMIS clinical system.

  • Photocopy documentation

as required

  • Data entry of new and

temporary registrations and relevant patient information as required

  • Input data into

patients healthcare records as necessary such as patient blood pressure

readings and any other clinical relevant information.

  • Direct requests for

information, i.e., SAR, insurance/solicitors letters, and DVLA forms to the

administrative team

  • Action the management

of repeat prescriptions, ensuring they are processed accurately and efficiently

  • Manage all queries as

necessary in an efficient manner

  • Maintain a clean, tidy

practical working area at all times

  • Monitor and maintain

the reception area and notice boards

  • Support all clinical

staff with general tasks as requested

Grovehurst Health is a friendly and forward-thinking GP practice with a dedicated multidisciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical staff who work together to provide high-quality, safe and compassionate care to our patients.

Our team includes GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, mental health and urgent care professionals, alongside our management, administration, reception and care coordination teams. Every member of staff has an important role to play, and we believe that the best patient care comes from working collaboratively and valuing the contribution of everyone within the practice.

Our VisionOur vision is to create a practice where patients feel cared for, staff feel valued and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We want Grovehurst Health to be a positive, supportive and inclusive place to work, where people are encouraged to develop their skills, share ideas and reach their potential. We recognise the importance of investing in our staff and providing opportunities for learning, development and career progression.

As healthcare continues to change, we aim to be forward-thinking and adaptable while never losing sight of what matters most providing accessible, compassionate and personalised care to our patients and supporting the wellbeing of the community we serve.

At the heart of Grovehurst Health is a simple principle: we work as one team, support each other and continually strive to make a positive difference.

Qualifications

Essential: - YES

Desirable: - NO

Experience

Essential: - No previous experience working in primary healthcare

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

9 September 2026

Last checked

11 September 2026

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

About the employer

TGS
The Grovehurst Surgery

NHS organisation

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