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 leftJob 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
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
9 September 2026
Last checked
11 September 2026
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