Medical Receptionist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Marple
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Communication IT skills Time management Teamwork Customer service Administrative skills EMIS Web Telephone manner

FULL DESCRIPTION

Medical Receptionist

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Medical Receptionist to join their team in Stockport. This part-time, permanent role offers £12.71 per hour. The closing date is 22 May 2026.

Job Summary

To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of reception duties and the provision of general support to the multidisciplinary team. Duties include greeting and directing patients, effective use of the appointment system, booking appointments, processing information, and assisting patients as required. The role acts as the central point of contact for patients, distributing information, messages, and enquiries for the clinical team, liaising with multi-disciplinary team members and external agencies.

Main Duties of the Job

  • Receive, assist, and direct patients in accessing appropriate services or healthcare professionals.
  • Offer general assistance to the Practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and visitors.
  • Undertake administrative duties including clerical and secretarial support to clinical staff.
  • Facilitate effective communication between patients, primary health care team, secondary care, and other agencies.

About the Company

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an established training and teaching practice located in Marple, South Stockport, with a patient list of c7,000. The team includes GP partners, salaried GPs, practice nurses, HCAs, and administrative staff. The practice is rated Good by the CQC.

Details

  • Date posted: 07 May 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £12.71 an hour
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Part-time
  • Reference number: A5141-26-0003
  • Job locations: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], 50 Stockport Road, Marple, Stockport, Cheshire SK6 6AB

Job Responsibilities

Job Title: Medical Receptionist. Accountable to Practice Manager. Hours: 22 per week (Wednesday 12:30-18:30, Thursday 8:00-17:00, Friday 8:00-17:00). Core responsibilities include reception duties, appointment system management, data entry on EMIS Web, processing repeat prescriptions, scanning documents, and maintaining reception area. Secondary responsibilities include audit support and administrative cover.

Person Specification

Skills (Essential)

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Competent in Office and Outlook
  • Effective time management
  • Ability to work as team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to follow policy and procedures

Experience (Essential)

  • Experience working with the general public
  • Experience in an administrative role

Experience (Desirable)

  • Experience in a healthcare setting

Other Requirements (Essential)

  • Flexibility to work outside core office hours
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Qualifications (Essential)

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
  • GCSE Mathematics and English (grade C or above/level 4 or above)

Employer Contact

For questions about the job, contact Practice Manager Joanne Clere at [contact hidden] or [contact hidden].

Employer Details

Employer: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Address: 50 Stockport Road, Marple, Stockport, Cheshire SK6 6AB. Website: https://www.marplemedicalpractice.nhs.uk/

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