Receptionist

Job summary

We are looking for 2 motivated and dynamic medical receptionists, preferably with previous experience to cover 45 hours in total (1 full time, 1 part time or job share considered) to join the team at St James Medical Centre. We are based in leafy Rawtenstall, close to good motorway links. Previous General Practice experience is preferred but training will be given.

Main duties of the job

As part of the admin team the successful candidate will be responsible for greeting patients and arriving them on the clinical system, dealing with queries and appointment requests both in person and by telephone and text message . The practice aims to have staff that are multi skilled and staff will broaden skills, learning to perform other admin functions. The practice is often very busy and therefore resilience and flexibility are required along with excellent communication skills.

About us

We have real team spirit in practice and the receptionist role works closely with the clinical team of GPs, nurses and wider health care roles. The team are supportive and friendly and happy to share skills and knowledge with colleagues.

Details

• Date posted: 19 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £10.85 to £12.71 an hour depending on age
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: A4561-26-0005
• Job locations: Burnley Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Lancs, BB4 8HH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Answering telephone calls, texts and online request for queries and appointments. Signposting patients to the most appropriate staff or service. Liaising with clinical staff, updating systems, dealing with incoming and outgoing correspondence, processing repeat prescriptions. Supporting colleagues to deal with the daily workload and providing cover as needed where possible.

Safeguarding Children and Adults

The organisation has a zero tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All employees are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children Board Procedures and the Children Act (1989, 2004). In accordance with the CCG and Local Safeguarding Adult Board policy all staff must ensure the health and wellbeing of vulnerable adults is appropriately safeguarded.

All staff are required to attend training appropriate to their role in safeguarding children and adults, which includes understanding and recognising the signs of abuse and knowing how to raise concerns when those signs of abuse are noticed in a person.