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Receptionist

Sabden & Whalley Medical Group

Clitheroe, BB7 9SLView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

30 October 2026

10 days left

Job description

We are looking to find the perfect fit to join the reception team at our GP Practice. The role of the GP Receptionist is fast-paced, and can at times ...

  • Processing in person, telephone and online requests for appointments, visits and telephone consultations and ensuring patients are directed to the appropriate healthcare professional.
  • Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures.
  • Providing clerical assistance to practice staff, including word/data processing, filing, photocopying and scanning.
  • To act on patient requests with respect, sympathy and confidentiality.
  • To deal with frustrated or upset patients in a professional manner, and to respond to any unpredictable situation that may arise.

We are a friendly, supportive

team, based in Whalley with a branch site at Sabden, both situated in the

beautiful Ribble Valley.

GPs, ANP, a team of Practice Nurses and HCAs, and a large Reception and Admin

team. We are a dispensing Practice and have an onsite dispensary at both sites

  • to give all of our patients a good quality experience at the surgery. We are

also a long standing training Practice for GP training.

We have a PCN team who work with

our patients, including a Pharmacist, Pharmacy Techs, Care Co-ordinators, GP

Assistants, and a Physio.

of nursing professionals who work with our GPs to provide care to our care home

and housebound patients.

The team work well together,

making the surgery a harmonious place to work.

We have a highly productive

working relationship with the Practices within our PCN. A high QOF achiever we

pride ourselves on constantly striving to improve the patient experience.

Qualifications

Essential

  • A good standard of education with an expectation of having both GCSE Maths and English at Grade C (Level 4) or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English

Desirable: - NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential: - Experience of working with the general public

Desirable: - Experience of working in a GP practice or healthcare setting; - Experience of administrative duties

Other requirements

Essential: - Please see the attached person specification for full details

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

13 October 2026

Last checked

15 October 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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Sabden & Whalley Medical Group

NHS organisation

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