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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Receptionist

Salary

£12.71 an hour

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Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Part-Time GP Receptionist to join our well-established GP Surgery in the heart of Loughton.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and reliable individual to join our young and energetic team and provide maternity cover for 24 hours per week, spread over 4 days (6-hour shifts).

The successful candidate will be joining a busy practice environment and will play an important role in providing a welcoming and efficient service to our patients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Answering phone calls and greeting patients face to face
  • Booking and cancelling appointments
  • Handling prescription requests
  • Monitoring surgery emails
  • Handling incoming post
  • Covering leave requests

Requirements:

  • Excellent IT skills
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Reliability and flexibility
  • Team player

Desirable Qualities:

  • Experience of working as a Medical Receptionist or in a medical environment, such as a GP Practice or pharmacy

What We Offer:

  • Salary: £12.71 per hour according to age
  • Part-time position, 24 hours per week, spread over 4 days
  • Maternity cover contract with potential for permanent employment in the future

Skills

Required

  • Excellent IT skills
  • Excellent communication & people skills
  • Reliability and flexibility
  • Team player

Nice to have

  • Experience of working as a Medical Receptionist or in a medical environment

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A5598-26-0005

Apply on The Loughton Surgery