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Job requirements
Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of working in a GP practice (Reception/Admin)
- Experience
IT skills (EMIS Web and Docman knowledge)
- Experience
Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines
- Experience
Problem solving skills
- Experience
Interpersonal skills
- Experience
Planning and organising
- Experience
Ability to perform under pressure
- Experience
Initiative and adaptability
- Experience
Team working
- Experience
Self-motivated
- Experience
Flexibility to work in shift patterns
- Qualifications
GCSEs or equivalent qualifications with Grade B or above in English
- Qualifications
Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral)
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
We are a friendly and supportive GP practice located in Central Manchester seeking a full time experienced receptionist/administrative. It is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic team.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the position include answering the telephone, working at the reception front desk, managing and booking appointments, EMIS tasks, Docman scanning and attaching, handling emails, taking prescription requests, registering patients, processing referrals and performing some general administrative duties. You will receive full support.
About us
West Point Medical Centre is a long-established GP surgery and training practice that is committed to preserve and enhance its good reputation for being caring and innovative by providing high quality medical services in a friendly, happy and healthy environment.
Details
- Date posted: 19 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: A3462-26-0002
- Job locations: Westpoint Medical Centre, 167-169 Slade Lane, Manchester, M19 2AF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
To undertake a variety of reception and administration duties to assist in the smooth running of the Practice and provide a high level of service to patients, doctors, nurses and other members of the Practice team.
Main Duties
- Make new and follow-up patient appointments in a timely manner using the IT system (EMIS web)
- Receive and direct patients to the correct professional or service
- Act as chaperone
- Contact the interpretation service for patients as required
- Maintain accurate records of patient care in electronic format using the correct codes
- Prepare reception area for incoming colleagues, participate hand over between shifts
- Take telephone messages and general enquiries, direct as necessary to GP
- Process incoming and outgoing correspondence, including managing workflow tasks
- Manage all queries (including administrative queries) as necessary in an efficient manner
- Input data into the patient's healthcare records as necessary
- Support the team in the effective use of searches, audits and recalls
- Be aware of confidentiality and offer patients the opportunity to go to a confidentiality booth if they are distressed or imparting sensitive information
General
- Observe health and safety guidelines at all times
- Participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice
- Any other reasonable duties as necessary
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This advert is for Experienced Medical Receptionist with West Point Medical Centre in Manchester, England. It is listed as a Receptionist role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Nov 2026.
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