Receptionist - Casual
Penrose Health
London, SE17 3DW · London, SE13 5PJ · London, SE8 5DAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£12.82 to £13.20
Contract
Bank
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 November 2026
42 days leftJob description
The Patient Coordinator is a front-of-house role focused on supporting patients face to face when they attend our practices. Patients do not always ar...
- Stand at the front of the practice to greet patients and visitors in person as they arrive - this is an active, on-your-feet role
- Move between the entrance, waiting area and observation space to check patients in for their appointments face-to-face
- Take and record patient vitals and observations ahead of their consultation
- Prepare patients for their appointment, ensuring the clinician has accurate, up-to-date information
- Support safe and smooth patient flow through the practice
- Use empathy and de-escalation skills to support patients who are anxious, unwell or upset
- Keep the observation and waiting areas clean, safe and welcoming
- Escalate urgent in-person concerns to the clinical team when needed
We're looking for a Patient Coordinator to be the first face patients see when they walk through our doors. This is a hands-on, front-of-house role - You wont be answering phones, that is handled centrally. Instead, you'll be out at the front of the waiting area, greeting patients as they arrive, checking them in for their appointment, and taking their vitals to help prepare them to see the clinician.
Patients don't always arrive at their best - they may be unwell, anxious or worried. You'll be the calm, reassuring presence that helps them feel looked after from the moment they step inside, while making sure their information and observations are accurate and ready for the clinical team.
No previous clinical experience is required - full training is provided. What matters most is that you're someone who genuinely enjoys being with people, stays calm under pressure, and takes pride in getting the small things right.
Penrose Health is on a mission to deliver outstanding healthcare to every patient we serve.
We care for 75,000+ people across 9 sites in South East London, supported by a team of 200+ clinicians and staff. Our model is built on permanent, diverse teams, strong governance, and a clear focus on continuity, quality, and access.
We work closely with NHS partners to deliver a full range of services from routine checks to complex, long-term care backed by robust systems and a culture of continuous improvement.
We're proud to hold a CQC "Good" rating and consistently receive strong feedback from patients.
Learn more at penrosehealth.co.uk.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential: - Experience in a customer-facing or patient-facing role
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of patient confidentiality, data protection, and professional boundaries Awareness of the challenges patients may face when attending healthcare services
Behaviours
Essential
- Empathetic, patient-focused, and emotionally aware
- Professional and respectful, even under pressure
- Resilient and able to manage challenging interactions calmly
- Reliable and well organised
- Works collaboratively as part of a team
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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About the employer
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