Job summary
North Chelmsford Healthcare Centre are seeking a caring and proactive receptionist to join our team on a part-time basis to cover maternity leave until 11th January 2027. This role involves working across both of our Chelmsford sites: North Chelmsford Healthcare Centre and our branch surgery, Beaulieu Healthcare Centre.
Working hours will be as follows;
Monday: 08:00 14:00 Tuesday: 08:00 14:00 Friday: 12.30 18:30
Main duties of the job
- Handle patient queries via phone, email, and in person
- Assist the triage doctor as part of the triage team
- Arrange home visits
- Manage card and cash payments from patients
- Oversee waiting lists and follow-up appointments
- Support clinicians and staff with day-to-day tasks
Training and support will be provided with a comprehensive 3-week induction to ensure a smooth onboarding.
About us
North Chelmsford NHS Healthcare Centre is a SystmOne practice with a growing list size of over 17,000 patients. The practice has achieved a Good CQC rating and has an excellent reputation amongst Chelmsford residents. We are part of the Elizabeth Courtauld Partnership and are expanding with a new branch surgery opening in Beaulieu shortly. Please note, this post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check. If this vacancy attracts sufficient interest, it may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment. Benefits include;
- NHS Pension Scheme available
- Free car parking on site
- 4 weeks annual leave
- Birthday leave from 2026
Details
- Date posted: 20 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £12.78 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 29747-2
- Job locations: 2 White Hart Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5EF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Person specification
Additional experience:
Essential
- Show empathy and a caring nature toward patients
- Demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration
- Maintain a positive, can-do attitude
- Learn quickly and apply new processes effectively
- Be confident using computers
- Be fully flexible to cover annual leave and short-notice sick leave
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