Job summary
Tiptree Medical Centre is looking for a friendly, organised, and professional receptionist to join our busy GP practice team, on a part-time basis, for 30 hours per week.
The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for patients and visitors, providing excellent customer service and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the practice.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities will include:
- Welcoming patients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
- Answering telephone calls and responding to patient enquiries
- Booking, amending, and cancelling appointments
- Managing patient records and updating information accurately
- Handling confidential information sensitively
- Liaising with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
- Carrying out general administrative and reception duties
About us
We are a friendly, busy, and innovative GMS practice caring for approximately 12,000 patients in north-east Essex, where work-life balance is more than just a buzzword.
Our team includes two supportive GP partners, 7 salaried GPs, an excellent nursing team with specialist skills in diabetes, asthma and COPD, 4 Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), Practice Nurses, HCAs, Clinical Pharmacists, and a dedicated administrative and reception team working together to provide high-quality patient care.
We pride ourselves on being relaxed, family-friendly, and supportive, with flexible working patterns and a strong team ethos. As a training practice for medical and nursing students, we are committed to learning, development, and continuous improvement.
We use ANIMA total triage and embrace new ways of working while maintaining the traditional values of family medicine and patient-centred care.
In summary, we offer:
- A modern purpose-built building in the centre of the village
- A supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team
- High QOF achievement
- Good CQC rating
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Educational events and in-house meetings
- A positive and collaborative working environment
Details
- Date posted: 27 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience - depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 29791-2
- Job locations: Church Road, Tiptree, Essex, CO5 0HB, 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
General practice is a challenging environment that requires a calm and caring approach with the ability to work under pressure. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated team player who has customer service/patient experience, offers excellent communication skills, and has the following attributes:
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.
- Previous medical or healthcare receptionist experience is desirable.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
- Ability to work calmly in a busy environment
- Previous reception or customer service experience preferred
- Some flexibility is required, as you will sometimes need to work additional or alternative hours to cover for colleagues
- All applicants should ensure that they live within reasonable commuting distance
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This advert is for Receptionist/Care Navigator with Primary Care Careers in Bury St Edmunds, East of England, England. It is listed as a Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Aug 2026.
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