# Receptionist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Valley Medical Centre. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/receptionist/c7a94854-ef4f-49d0-945c-27b16305efe0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/receptionist/c7a94854-ef4f-49d0-945c-27b16305efe0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Valley Medical Centre - **Location:** Valley Medical Centre - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Salary:** £24804.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-27T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-13T13:24:36.334Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A5137-26-0000 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/A5137-26-0000/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=A5137-26-0000 - **Employer website:** https://www.valleymedicalcentre.org.uk/ ## Job Content ### Job summary Valley Medical Centre is a busy and well-established GP practice based in Childwall, Liverpool, and is part of the Childwall & Wavertree Primary Care Network (PCN). We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and are seeking a friendly, professional, and organised Receptionist to join our team. This is a busy and rewarding role that requires excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to remain calm and professional when working under pressure. The ideal candidate will be patient-focused, reliable, and able to work effectively as part of a supportive team whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times. Working at Valley Medical Centre offers the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that is passionate about delivering high-quality healthcare services to the local community. We provide a welcoming and supportive working environment with opportunities for training and development ### Main duties of the job As a Receptionist at Valley Medical Centre, you will be the first point of contact for patients and visitors, providing a welcoming, professional, and efficient service. You will be responsible for managing appointment bookings, handling telephone enquiries, processing patient requests, and undertaking a range of administrative duties to support the smooth running of the practice. The role requires excellent communication, customer service, and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively in a busy primary care environment. ### About us At Valley Medical Centre, you will be joining a friendly, supportive, and dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality care to our patients. As part of the Childwall & Wavertree Primary Care Network (PCN), we work collaboratively with a range of healthcare professionals to provide the best possible outcomes for our local community. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive and inclusive working environment where teamwork, mutual respect, and professionalism are at the heart of everything we do. Our reception team plays a vital role within the practice, supporting patients and colleagues alike in a busy but rewarding setting. We value a strong work ethic, excellent patient service, and a willingness to support one another to achieve shared goals. ### Details - Date posted: 13 August 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £24,804 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: A5137-26-0000 - Job locations: Valley Medical Centre, 75 Hartsbourne Avenue, Liverpool, L25 1RY, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities The Receptionist is the first point of contact for patients and visitors attending Valley Medical Centre. The post holder will provide a professional, courteous, and efficient reception and administrative service, ensuring patients receive a high standard of customer care at all times. The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality. The Receptionist will support the smooth day-to-day running of the practice by undertaking a variety of reception and administrative duties. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Essential Criteria - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Good customer service skills. - Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail. - Competent IT skills. - Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities. - Ability to work as part of a team. - Professional, reliable, and patient-focused approach. - Understanding of confidentiality requirements. **Desirable** - Desirable Criteria - Previous experience working in a GP practice or healthcare setting. - Knowledge of NHS services and primary care. - Experience using EMIS Web. - Experience in a receptionist or customer service role. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.