# Receptionist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Primary Care Careers.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Primary Care Careers
- **Location:** 7 Little St John's Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1EE, United Kingdom
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Receptionist
- **Salary:** Negotiable
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part-time
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-18T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-09-03T16:25:31.387Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/M0038-26-0835
- **Application URL:** https://vacancies.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/vacancies/29970/receptionist.html
- **Employer website:** https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/

## Job Content

### Job summary

Little St Johns Surgery are looking for a Receptionist to join our busy team in Woodbridge. You will need to be flexible, highly motivated and friendly with an excellent eye for detail.

The post offers 22 hours per week as follows:

Monday 13:00 19:00

Tuesday 08:00 to 13:00

Thursday 13:00 to 19:00

Friday 08:00 to 13:00

*Plus occasional Saturday mornings and cover for holidays and sickness as required. Any employment offer will be subject to a full DBS check and references.

### Main duties of the job

- Handle all telephone and general enquiries in a professional manner
- Make appointments for patients in accordance with practice protocols
- Ensure that messages and requests for visits are recorded and that the appropriate doctor or team members
- Ensure that any tasks requested by the clinical team are carried out
- Liaise with hospital and community staff
- Administrative duties

### About us

Little St John's Surgery are a busy GP practice located in the heart of Woodbridge, Suffolk. We are a:

- A friendly and supportive team.
- Training and development opportunities.
- A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to patient care.

### Details

- Date posted: 03 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience - depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 29970
- Job locations: 7 Little St John's Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1EE, United Kingdom

### Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Ability to work in a polite, confidential and discreet manner, respecting patients and colleagues at all times.
- Experience of working with the general public, being sensitive and empathic in distressing situations.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Strong IT and administration skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

**Desirable**

- Previous medical or healthcare receptionist experience is desirable.

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