Primary Care Careers

Receptionist

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Inner London, Greater London
Permanent
GP/General Practitioner

Posted 3 day(s) ago

Reference: 30002


Job summary

The Holbrook and Shotley Practice, in Ipswich, is seeking an organised and professional receptionist to join our friendly team on a part-time basis. This role is to cover 2.5 days per week but we can consider two receptionists so please apply and we can discuss days and hours with you. Please add hours required on your CV or on the application form when applying.

Main duties of the job

  • Greeting and directing all patients.
  • Making appointments.
  • Answering queries and complaints from patients and outside agencies, signposting to the appropriate staff member as appropriate.
  • Accepting, issuing and handing out prescriptions, letters, completed forms, specimen bottles, etc.
  • Advising patients of practice procedures.
  • Registering new patients.
  • Accurately maintaining patient database and records, photocopying, filing and scanning.
About us

The Holbrook and Shotley Practice is a GP Practice across two surgery sites. We pride ourselves on providing a high standard of care to our 8,000 patients. Our practice team is comprised of three GP partners, two salaried GPs, supported by a highly experienced team of nurses, dispensers, paramedics and reception team.

Details
Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

30002

Job locations

The Street

Holbrook

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP9 2QS

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
  • Excellent communication skills, with a patient-focussed attitude
  • A quick learner with good IT skills and excellent attention to detail
  • Helpful and friendly manner is essential, with the ability to work well with others
  • Primary care/healthcare experience would be desirable
  • Flexible to cover for sickness and holidays
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
  • Excellent communication skills, with a patient-focussed attitude
  • A quick learner with good IT skills and excellent attention to detail
  • Helpful and friendly manner is essential, with the ability to work well with others
  • Primary care/healthcare experience would be desirable
  • Flexible to cover for sickness and holidays
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

The Street

Holbrook

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP9 2QS

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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

Employer details
Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

The Street

Holbrook

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP9 2QS

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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