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Receptionist and Administrator

Alastair Ross Medical Practice

Bolton, BL2 6DQ

Salary

£12.71

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

30 September 2026

30 days left

Job description

We are seeking a friendly, reliable, and efficient Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to join our busy GP Surgery team. This is an excellent opport...

We are seeking a friendly and efficient Receptionist to join our busy GP Surgery team. The main duties include:

  • Welcoming and assisting patients both in person and over the telephone
  • Booking, amending, and cancelling appointments using clinical systems
  • Managing patient enquiries with professionalism, empathy, and strict confidentiality
  • Processing repeat prescriptions, test results, and medical documentation
  • Providing administrative support to clinicians and the wider practice team
  • Supporting the practice in meeting QOF and BQC KPI requirements
  • Referring patients to the appropriate services or specialties as needed

  • Greeting patients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
  • Answering telephone calls and managing appointment bookings
  • Processing prescriptions, referrals, clinical letters, and samples
  • Ensuring the reception area is tidy, organised, and welcoming
  • Working as part of a team to support the smooth running of the practice
  • Ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care to all patients
  • Managing the amalgamation and processing of new patient records
  • Following all practice policies and procedures
  • Completing administrative tasks, including scanning, filing, and data entry
  • Liaising with clinicians, patients, and external healthcare professionals
  • Ensuring administrative work contributes to meeting QOF, BQC, and IIF KPIs

Alastair Ross Medical Practice is a well-established GP surgery located within Breightmet Health Centre, a modern, purpose-built facility. Our multidisciplinary team includes four General Practitioners, one Advanced Nurse Practitioner, a Healthcare Assistant, and a Practice Nurse, all dedicated to delivering safe, patient-centred, high-quality care to our community. We pride ourselves on offering a welcoming and supportive environment for both patients and staff.

What We Have to Offer

  • Training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role
  • A supportive and friendly team environment where collaboration is encouraged
  • An open-door policy, promoting transparency, communication, and easy access to support from colleagues and management

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Grades A - C in English and Maths
  • Microsoft literate

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

19 August 2026

Last checked

21 August 2026

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

About the employer

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Alastair Ross Medical Practice

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