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From the employer's careers site First seen 6 Nov 2026

Receptionist

Description

We are seeking a professional and friendly Receptionist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be the first point of contact for our patients and visitors, providing exceptional customer service while managing various administrative tasks.

Main duties of the job

  • Greet and welcome visitors in a warm and professional manner.
  • Answer and direct phone calls with excellent phone etiquette.
  • Manage incoming correspondence, including emails and postal mail.
  • Perform clerical duties such as data entry, filing, and maintaining records.
  • Assist with scheduling appointments and managing calendars.
  • Maintain an organised reception area, ensuring it is tidy and presentable.
  • Support administrative tasks as required

Skills

  • Proficient in office management and administrative procedures.
  • EMIS Experience
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Familiarity with computerised systems for data entry and record keeping.
  • Coding
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks performed.

About us

The Alton Practice is a long-established GP surgery providing high-quality, patient-centred primary care to our diverse local community. Our team is committed to delivering accessible, compassionate, and clinically excellent healthcare for people of all ages.

Benefits

  • Permanent contract
  • Part-time working pattern
  • Salary starting at £13, depending on experience

Skills

Required

  • office management
  • administrative procedures
  • organisational skills
  • communication skills
  • data entry
  • record keeping
  • coding

Nice to have

  • previous experience in GP Practice
  • GCSE

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A3695-26-0000

Apply on The Alton Practice