Job requirements
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Recognise the importance to work in a polite, confidential, discreet, sensitive and empathic manner
- Experience
Strong IT and administration skills with a high level of accuracy
- Experience
Ability to work in a calmly manner in a very busy environment
- Experience
Previous medical receptionist experiences an advantage, although full training will be given for the right candidate
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
Mill Road Surgery is looking to recruit a friendly, organised Receptionist/Administrator to join our busy reception team working across both Mill Road and Bluebell Surgery. The hours will be a total of 25.5 hours over 4 days working the following:
- Tuesday 1.30pm - 6.30pm
- Wednesday 8am - 2pm
- Thursday 1.30pm - 6.30pm
- Friday 8am - 6.30pm with the option to pick up overtime regularly.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be the first point of contact to patients and visitors to ensure the smooth running of reception.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Welcoming patients and visitors in a professional manner
- Answering the telephone and responding to online enquires
- Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills both face to face and telephone
- Liaising with other healthcare professionals in a pleasant manner
- Booking and amending appointments
- The ability to work under pressure and prioritise a busy workload
About us
We are a busy GP group with a total of over 22,000 patients over two sites in Colchester. We have been regularly voted top in the NHS patient survey for GP surgeries in Colchester.
Benefits include
- Competitive salary
- Further opportunities for future training and development.
Details
- Date posted: 20 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience dependent on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 30074
- Job locations: 47 Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5LE, 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.
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This advert is for Receptionist/Administrator with Primary Care Careers in Colchester, England. It is listed as a Receptionist role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Oct 2026.
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