Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised GP Receptionist to join our busy and friendly practice team.

The successful candidate will have previous experience in a GP practice or NHS healthcare setting and demonstrate excellent administrative, communication, and organisational skills. Experience handling referrals, managing clinical systems, and working within NHS pathways is essential.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be primarily responsible for carrying out reception duties, including:

• Managing incoming calls and patient enquiries

• Booking GP appointments and signposting patients appropriately

• Front-of-house reception cover

• Processing registrations and general administrative tasks

• Prescription management

• Managing waiting lists

• Liaising with GPs and other healthcare staff

• Supporting data collection, reporting, and audit requirements

• Supporting management when required

About us

We are a two-partner GMS (General Medical Services) teaching practice with a steadily growing patient list of approximately 4,370 patients. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent clinical care with a strong ethos of service to our local community. This commitment is reflected in consistently high QOF achievement, a low level of complaints, and regular positive feedback from patients. We were rated GOOD in all areas at our most recent CQC inspection (08.06.22).

In addition, we also deliver the Nottinghamshire Community Dermatology Service. The service is commissioned by the local Integrated Care Board and is currently expanding further into Nottinghamshire. The dermatology service operates from within our GP surgery and provides high-quality, community-based specialist care.

We are also a recognised teaching practice, supporting medical students from the University of Nottingham, PA students from Sheffield Hallam University, and De Montfort University, Leicester. Personal development and ongoing training for the entire practice team remain a longstanding priority.