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Receptionist/Administrator

Billericay Medical Practice

Billericay, CM12 0BJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

19 October 2026

19 days left

Job description

We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our team in a part time position with the hours of: Monday 13:00 - 18:30, Tuesday 13:00 - 18:30, Wedne...

The successful candidate will join a team of that providethe initial contact point for general enquiries. They provide basic information on services and results and direct to the right person depending on your health issue or query. Receptionists are part of the triage team for GP appointments and make appointments with the nurses. They also perform other important tasks such as issuing repeat prescriptions and dealing with prescription enquiries, dealing with document scanning and workflow assisting the administration team and dealing with patient records.

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by members of the practice administration team may include any or all of the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the assistant practice manager/practice manager, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels:

  • Maintaining and monitoring the practice appointments system
  • Processing personal and telephone requests for appointments, visits and telephone consultations, and ensuring callers are directed to the appropriate healthcare professional
  • Processing and distributing incoming (and outgoing) mail
  • Taking messages and passing on information
  • Filing and retrieving paperwork
  • Processing repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice guidelines
  • Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures
  • Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team member and associated healthcare agencies and providers
  • Providing assistance to the practice staff as required from time to time, including word/data processing, filing, photocopying and scanning
  • Ordering, re-ordering and monitoring of stationery and other supplies
  • Dealing with clinical waste
  • Keeping the reception area, notice-boards and leaflet dispensers tidy and free from obstructions and clutter

We are a progressive and caring GP Practice providing a high-quality range of primary care services for a diverse population, with a focus on inclusion and equality.

  • GMS Practice
  • List size of 12,200 patients
  • Rated Good by CQC 2026
  • High QoF achievement
  • GP Training Practice
  • Medical student teaching practice

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of working in primary care; - Experience of working in a GP practice; - Experience of call handling; - Touch typist

Qualifications

Essential: - GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable: - SystmOne experience; - Previous NHS experience including GP surgery or Pharmacy

Knowledge and skills

Essential: - Good interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable: - IT skills

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

21 September 2026

Last checked

23 September 2026

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

About the employer

BMP
Billericay Medical Practice

NHS organisation

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