Medical ReceptionistNHS
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time medical receptionist of a busy General Practice. The role involves the post holder to work on a rotational basis between the hours of 8.00am - 6.30pm Mon- Friday (week 1: 8.00am - 4.00pm / week 2: 10.30pm-6.30pm)
The post holder will provide a first point of contact for patients and act as a point of communication between patients, doctors and other medical staff. Provide general assistance to the practice team and provide efficient, helpful and supportive reception and administration services to patients and members of the primary health care team.
Holder of the post should have a recognised qualification or good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel, excellent communication skills, be able to work to deadlines, under pressure and be able to work on their own and as part of a team. Experience in EMIS web, Docman and ICE system is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
We offer 27 days annual leave exclusive of bank holidays and enrolement to the NHS Pension.
We intend to interview on Friday 4th September 2026
Applicants who have already applied for this vacancy will not be considered and need not apply again
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a first point of contact for patients and act as a point of communication between patients, doctors and other medical staff. Provide general assistance to the practice team and provide efficient, helpful and supportive reception and administration services to patients and members of the primary health care team.
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time medical receptionist of a busy General Practice. The role involves the post holder to work on a rotational basis between the hours of 8.00am - 6.30pm Mon- Friday (week 1: 8.00am - 4.00pm / week 2: 10.30pm-6.30pm)
The post holder will provide a first point of contact for patients and act as a point of communication between patients, doctors and other medical staff. Provide general assistance to the practice team and provide efficient, helpful and supportive reception and administration services to patients and members of the primary health care team.
Holder of the post should have a recognised qualification or good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel, excellent communication skills, be able to work to deadlines, under pressure and be able to work on their own and as part of a team. Experience in EMIS web, Docman and ICE system is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
We offer 27 days annual leave exclusive of bank holidays and enrolement to the NHS Pension.
We intend to interview on Friday 4th September 2026
Applicants who have already applied for this vacancy will not be considered and need not apply again
About us
Weaver Vale Practice is a friendly, well-established, enthusiastic teaching practice with 9,000 patients. We have three partners and seven salaried GPs. Based in a large purpose built Health Centre, sharing with another general practice and are adjacent to Halton General Hospital in Runcorn.