Receptionist in GP surgery

The closing date is 30 September 2026 This role works across all reception duties. Not only will the post holder work as an efficient and effective receptionist but will proactively identify and work with people, including the frail/elderly and those with long-term conditions, to provide coordination and navigation of care and support across health and care services. Main duties of the job 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 practice management, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels. Hampton Medical Centre sits at the very heart of the new township for Peterborough. The Hamptons are a series of villages sitting less than 4 miles from Peterborough City centre, Cambridgeshire. With 6 villages delivered to date and developments ongoing for Hampton Woods and Hampton Beach. The practice size is around 13,000 patients, working from a dedicated surgery based within Serpentine Green shopping centre. There are 2 GP partners, 5 GPs, various nurse practitioners, pharmacists, social prescribers, care coordinators and administration staff. Hampton Medical Centre is a teaching practice, hosting medical students, FY2 and GP registrars. Depending on experience Unit 6B, Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, Hampton Opening up/locking-up of practice premises and maintaining security in accordance with practice protocols. 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 clerical assistance to practice and Trust staff as required from time to time, including word/data processing, filing, photocopying and scanning. Provision of refreshments for staff and visitors as required; loading and emptying the dishwasher and keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy. Keeping the reception area, notice-boards and leaflet dispensers tidy and free from obstructions and clutter. Opening up/locking-up of practice premises and maintaining security in accordance with practice protocols. 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 clerical assistance to practice and Trust staff as required from time to time, including word/data processing, filing, photocopying and scanning. Provision of refreshments for staff and visitors as required; loading and emptying the dishwasher and keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy. Keeping the reception area, notice-boards and leaflet dispensers tidy and free from obstructions and clutter. Excellent communication skills A warm, approachable, and professional manner Ability to work independently and as part of a team Work under pressure and remain calm in challenging situations Organised, flexible and a good team player Experience of working in a general practice will be an advantage but training will be given to a suitable candidate GCSE award or modern equivalent Excellent customer service skills Excellent timekeeping Diligent working in a fast paced environment Qualification in administration Previous GP reception experience Excellent communication skills A warm, approachable, and professional manner Ability to work independently and as part of a team Work under pressure and remain calm in challenging situations Organised, flexible and a good team player Experience of working in a general practice will be an advantage but training will be given to a suitable candidate GCSE award or modern equivalent Excellent customer service skills Excellent timekeeping Diligent working in a fast paced environment Qualification in administration Previous GP reception experience Hampton Medical Centre Unit 6B, Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, Hampton https://hampton-medical-centre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Hampton Medical Centre Unit 6B, Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, Hampton https://hampton-medical-centre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer contact details For questions about the job, contact: Depending on experience Unit 6B, Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, Hampton Hampton Medical Centre's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)