# Receptionist and Administrator

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Alastair Ross Medical Practice.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Alastair Ross Medical Practice
- **Location:** Breightmet Health Centre, Breightmet Fold Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 6DQ, United Kingdom
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Administrative and IT
- **Salary:** £12.71
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part-time, Flexible working
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-30T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-19T10:26:32.634Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A2782-26-0005
- **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/A2782-26-0005/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=A2782-26-0005
- **Employer website:** https://www.alastairross.nhs.uk/

## Job Content

### Job summary

We are seeking a friendly, reliable, and efficient Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to join our busy GP Surgery team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

This is a part-time position of 20 hours per week, working from 08:00am till 12:00pm

### Main duties of the job

We are seeking a friendly and efficient Receptionist to join our busy GP Surgery team. The main duties include:

- Welcoming and assisting patients both in person and over the telephone
- Booking, amending, and cancelling appointments using clinical systems
- Managing patient enquiries with professionalism, empathy, and strict confidentiality
- Processing repeat prescriptions, test results, and medical documentation
- Providing administrative support to clinicians and the wider practice team
- Supporting the practice in meeting QOF and BQC KPI requirements
- Referring patients to the appropriate services or specialties as needed

### About us

Alastair Ross Medical Practice is a well-established GP surgery located within Breightmet Health Centre, a modern, purpose-built facility. Our multidisciplinary team includes four General Practitioners, one Advanced Nurse Practitioner, a Healthcare Assistant, and a Practice Nurse, all dedicated to delivering safe, patient-centred, high-quality care to our community. We pride ourselves on offering a welcoming and supportive environment for both patients and staff.

What We Have to Offer

- Training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role
- A supportive and friendly team environment where collaboration is encouraged
- An open-door policy, promoting transparency, communication, and easy access to support from colleagues and management

### Details

- Date posted: 19 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £12.71 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: A2782-26-0005
- Job locations: Breightmet Health Centre, Breightmet Fold Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 6DQ, United Kingdom

### Job responsibilities

- Greeting patients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
- Answering telephone calls and managing appointment bookings
- Processing prescriptions, referrals, clinical letters, and samples
- Ensuring the reception area is tidy, organised, and welcoming
- Working as part of a team to support the smooth running of the practice
- Ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care to all patients
- Managing the amalgamation and processing of new patient records
- Following all practice policies and procedures
- Completing administrative tasks, including scanning, filing, and data entry
- Liaising with clinicians, patients, and external healthcare professionals
- Ensuring administrative work contributes to meeting QOF, BQC, and IIF KPIs

## Person Specification

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- GCSE Grades A - C in English and Maths
- Microsoft literate

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