Medical Receptionist
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £23,874.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £23874.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 December 2025 |
| Location: | Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5EQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A1737-25-0001 |
Summary
We are looking to appoint a receptionist to join our busy GP practice who will be the first point of contact for patients, contractors, and visitors as well as carrying out general office management tasks. You will be responsible for the general reception duties within the Practice and work with our established processes, policies, and procedures to provide a comprehensive high quality service and deal efficiently and courteously with patient enquiries. You will receive, assist, and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient, and effective way. You will provide general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone. You will have excellent communication skills, a compassionate and friendly nature who can operate in a busy environment with a range of people and professions, as you will be working with our clinical and administration teams. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised and an effective communicator who can provide a professional and warm welcome to our patients, ensuring every contact is of the highest quality. Please see attached job description for full details.