Temporary GP Receptionist - Maternity Cover

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. The Bloomsbury Surgery Temporary GP Receptionist - Maternity Cover The closing date is 31 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Bloomsbury Surgery is looking for an experienced GP Receptionist to join our friendly and busy Central London practice to provide maternity cover from December 2026. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility around working hours. We are looking for someone with previous GP reception experience who can hit the ground running, work confidently in a busy environment and quickly become part of our established reception team. Experience of EMIS Web would be highly desirable. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will provide a professional and welcoming service to patients and support the smooth day-to-day running of the practice. Duties will include dealing with patient enquiries face-to-face and by telephone, booking and managing appointments, processing prescription and administrative requests, handling incoming correspondence and tasks, and supporting GPs, clinicians and the wider practice team. You will need to be organised, reliable and able to manage competing demands while maintaining patient confidentiality and providing a high standard of customer service. About us Bloomsbury Surgery is a busy GP practice located in Central London. We provide primary care services to a diverse patient population and have a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team. Our reception and administrative teams work closely with our GPs and other healthcare professionals to provide an efficient and responsive service to our patients. We are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and who will bring a positive, professional and patient-focused approach to the practice. Details Date posted 05 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £13.85 an hour Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number A5687-26-0000 Job locations Bloomsbury Surgery 1 Handel Street London WC1N 1PD United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The GP Receptionist is an important member of the practice team and is often the first point of contact for our patients. The postholder will provide a professional, efficient and welcoming reception service while supporting the day-to-day administrative needs of the practice. As this position is providing maternity cover, we are looking for an experienced GP receptionist who is confident working within general practice and can settle into the role quickly. Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesReception and Patient Services Greet patients and visitors in a friendly, professional and helpful manner. Deal with patient enquiries face-to-face, by telephone and electronically. Book, cancel and rearrange appointments in accordance with practice procedures. Signpost patients appropriately to the most suitable member of the practice or wider healthcare team. Deal sensitively and professionally with patients who may be anxious, distressed or frustrated. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Telephone and Administrative Duties Answer incoming telephone calls promptly and professionally. Take and pass on messages accurately and appropriately. Process prescription and other patient requests in accordance with practice procedures. Deal with incoming correspondence, electronic