Medical Receptionist GP Surgery
| Posting date: | 15 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £12.21 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 October 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, B7 5BT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A3945-25-0000 |
Summary
We are a small, friendly GP practice in Birmingham, providing patient-centred care to our local community. This role is mainly for afternoon shifts, and applicants should be comfortable working independently, with an understanding of our lone working policy. Our close-knit team of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and support staff work together in a supportive environment, where your contribution will be valued. Key ResponsibilitiesPatient-Facing Duties Greet patients with a friendly and professional manner, both in person and over the phone Deal with patient queries via phone, email, and face-to-face with empathy and confidentiality Manage appointments using EMIS, including booking, amending, and cancellations Call patients for reviews of long-term conditions and screening programmes Act as a chaperone for a GP when required Administrative Duties Maintain accurate patient records using EMIS and Docman Process new patient registrations and deductions Handle referrals and support clinicians with correspondence Produce prescriptions and reports as directed by clinicians Support repeat prescription requests and NHS App / Accurx communications Provide general administrative support to clinicians and the wider practice team Assist with scanning, filing, and processing documents into patient records Team & Practice Support Collaborate with colleagues to ensure smooth day-to-day operations Cover reception duties when other staff are absent Participate in regular staff training sessions and keep all mandatory training up to date Contribute to continuous improvement in patient services Benefits NHS pension scheme / company pension Flexitime (where possible) Free parking on site Employee discount scheme Supportive, close-knit team environment