Medical Receptionist/Administrator

Company: NHS Business Services Authority
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Location: Widnes
Job Description:

About This Role

We are looking for a 30‑hour experienced medical receptionist to join our busy and friendly practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Communicate with patients, clinicians and external organisations both face‑to‑face and by telephone.
  • Make appointment bookings and respond to a variety of enquiries.
  • Process prescriptions.
  • Open and sort post and take deliveries.
  • Scan, copy or file documents and patient notes.
  • Receive payments from patients.
  • Act as a central point of communication, taking messages and carrying out actions as required.
  • Offer general support to colleagues, clinicians and patients as required.

Experience

  • Good customer‑service skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to listen and problem‑solve.
  • Positive working ethic.
  • Ability to work effectively in a busy environment.
  • Reliable, flexible and resilient.
  • Good team player.
  • Computer literate and comfortable with various software systems.
  • Good attention to detail and accurate data input.
  • Ability to follow processes and deliver consistent working methods.

Desired Experience

  • Experience working in a GP practice.
  • Experience with the EMIS clinical system.

Qualifications

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and maths.
  • NVQ Level 2 in administration (desirable).

Additional Requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service check required.

Remuneration and Contract

Salary: £12.75 per hour.

Contract type: Permanent, Part‑time (30 hours per week).

Location

Health Care Resource Centre, Caldwell Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7GD, United Kingdom.

Contact

Deputy Practice Manager Karen Gough, Email: karen.gough3@haltongp.nhs.uk, Phone: 01514955110.

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Posted: June 12th, 2026