Medical Receptionist

Job summary

PART TIME MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST

We are seeking a part time medical receptionist to work in a busy NHS GP Surgery in Eltham , 11 hours per week over two days. Applicants must be willing to work flexible hours and to cover staff holidays. Days are Thursday and Friday 1pm until 6.30pm.

The location will be at Elmstead Medical Clinic, 81 William Barefoot Drive SE9 3JD.

We are looking for candidates who are professional, friendly, have a good telephone manner and take pride in their work. You will be the first point of contact for the patients in our surgery and need to make a good lasting impression. You must have excellent computer skills. Full training will be provided on our EMIS WEB clinical system.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reception duties

Management of Appointment System

Management of medical records

Preparation of consulting rooms

Operation of telephone system

Start and end of day procedures

About us

Elmstead Medical Clinic is an NHS GP practice located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, South East London. We provide high-quality, accessible and patient-centred primary healthcare services to our registered population.

As a member of Eltham Health Primary Care Network (PCN), we work collaboratively with local GP practices, community healthcare providers and other NHS services to improve patient outcomes and ensure coordinated care.

Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, clinical pharmacists and administrative staff. We provide a wide range of services including routine and urgent appointments, long-term condition management, immunisations, vaccinations, health screening, preventative healthcare and health promotion.

We are committed to improving access to healthcare, reducing health inequalities and supporting patients with complex health needs. We actively participate in NHS quality improvement programmes, including the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), and work closely with our PCN to deliver enhanced services.

Our priority is to provide safe, compassionate and effective care while continuously improving our services to meet the changing needs of our local community.

Details

• Date posted: 13 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: A4716-26-0001
• Job locations: Elmstead Medical Centre, 81 William Barefoot Drive, London, SE9 3JD, United Kingdom, Elmstead Medical Centre, 81 William Barefoot Drive, London, SE9 3JD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Part Time Medical Receptionist

RESPONSIBLE TO: Practice Manager

OBJECTIVES:

(i) Provide a point of contact for patients and all other visitors to the practice

(ii) Act as a focal point of communication between patients, doctors and other medical staff

Reception duties:

(i) Apply an efficient appointment system to monitor flow of patients into consulting and treatment rooms

(ii) Apply an appointment system for patients without appointments who need Urgent Consultation.

(iii) Ensure arrangements and formal requirements are explained and completed in respect of new patients and those requiring temporary treatment

(iv) Administer arrangements for private services, receive payments and issue receipts

(v) Respond to all queries and requests for assistance from patients and other users of the Practice in line with the Practice Charter. First contact for any complaints is the Senior Member of the reception team.

(vi) Administer the home visit system

(vii) Ensure that all repeat prescription requests are actioned within 48 hours.

(viii) Action requests for transportation.

(ix) Ensure patient waiting areas, reception and medical areas are kept clean and tidy

(i) Ensure full familiarity with all appointment systems currently in effect, including regular and incidental variations

(ii) Book appointments and recalls on computer as required ensuring sufficient information is recorded to retrieve medical record

(iii) Monitor effectiveness of the system and report any problems or variations required

(i) Ensure all records are accurately assembled in advance for each consulting session (if required)

(ii) Ensure correspondence, results and reports are filed in accordance with the current procedures

(iii) Ensure that records are available for the Doctors in the instances of urgent consultation

(iv) Retrieve and re-file records as required, adhering to strict alphabetical order

(v) Ensure records are kept neat and tidy and in good repair with all necessary information recorded correctly on the outer cover

(i) Ensure that the consulting rooms are checked at the end of each surgery to ensure that any medical records are returned for filing and the rooms left tidy and secure.

(i) Receive and make calls as required. Take messages and ensure such messages are passed to the correct person speedily and accurately

(ii) Ensure that system is operational at the beginning of each day and switched over to night service and answer phone at the end of each day

(i) Open up premises and make all necessary preparations to receive patients and other visitors to the surgery

(ii) Secure premises at the end of each working day, ensure the building is totally secured, internal lights turned off and alarm activated.

(iii) Tidy up consultation rooms and waiting area. Make sure cups used has been washed and put away.

Other requirements

(i) Comply with the Data Protection Act and PMS policy on patient confidentiality at all times

(ii) Adhere to the PMS policy on cultural awareness and equal opportunities

(iii) Adhere to the PMS policy on Health and Safety

(iv) Assist the clinicians with the implementation of the new GMS contract by providing administrative support as and when required.

(v) And any other responsibilities falling reasonably within the remit of the post.