Receptionist
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £12.71 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Lydney, GL15 5NQ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 23 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 7 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Duties specific to role: The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by members of the Practice reception & administration team may include any or all of the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Reception Manager / Deputy and or Practice Manager, dependent on current and evolving Practice workload and staffing levels: On occasion opening up/locking-up of Practice premises and maintaining security in accordance with Practice protocols Maintaining and monitoring the Practice appointments system using SystmOne Processing personal, telephone and electronic/online requests for appointments, visits and consultations, and ensuring callers are directed to the appropriate healthcare professional Processing and distributing incoming (and outgoing) mail (post and electronic) Using Anima. Taking messages and passing on information Filing and retrieving paperwork/electronic data Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with Practice procedures Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team member and associated healthcare agencies and providers Providing clerical assistance to Practice staff as required from time to time, including word/data processing, filing, photocopying and scanning Keeping the reception area, notice-boards and leaflet dispensers tidy and free from obstructions and clutter. Working conditions Frequent, prolonged VDU use Time-pressured environment High levels of accuracy and attention to detail essential at all times Exposure to distressing situations and written material Requirement to wear uniform Job Description for all G DOC workers The job description for all G DOC workers also forms part of your job description.