Primary Care Careers

Receptionist

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Inner London, Greater London
Permanent
GP/General Practitioner

Posted 21 day(s) ago

Reference: 29970


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 description
Job responsibilities

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

Job description
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.
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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

7 Little St John's Street

Woodbridge

Suffolk

IP12 1EE

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

7 Little St John's Street

Woodbridge

Suffolk

IP12 1EE

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)