GP Receptionist - Hours required are in the job overview

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 Chesser Surgery GP Receptionist - Hours required are in the job overview The closing date is 12 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary HOURS WE ARE RECRUITING FOR: MONDAY 8AM-4:30PM TUESDAY 8AM-4:30PM WEDNESDAY 8AM-5:30PM The Receptionist is primarily responsible for undertaking a wide range of reception duties and the provision of general support to the wider multi-professional team. A sound professional working relationship will be required with the GPs and staff working within the Practice. We are expanding the reception team and the role requires high levels of organisation and excellent interpersonal skills. The role includes: Greeting and signposting patients Effective use of the appointments system, booking appointments and processing information Acting as the central point of contact for patients Liaising with multi-professional team members and external agencies such as secondary care Familiarity with Docman and EMIS Web clinical software systems Main duties of the job Main duties of the job The post requires excellent communication skills, high levels of organisation and attention to detail as well as the ability to exercise tact, discretion and initiative. The ability to work under pressure and as part of a team are equally important. The Practice will support continuing education and professional development in the form of attendance at study days, courses and with in-house training, as deemed appropriate for the benefit of both the individual and the Practice. About us The Chesser Surgery's priority is to provide the highest standard of clinical care to the 6200 patients registered with the Practice. We embrace a continuous improvement ethos and strive to ensure that we are available to patients when they need a consultation. We have a holistic approach to patient care and a strong training ethos within the practice with a team of medical and non-medical educators as well as opportunities for non-clinical staff to develop and progress. We aim to: provide high quality clinical care meet our patients needs act with integrity and complete confidentiality be courteous, approachable, friendly and accommodating ensure we provide safe and effective services and environments to put patient care at the centre of what we do to maintain a motivated and skilled workforce use feedback, monitoring and auditing to continuously improve our services treat all patients and staff with dignity, respect and honesty Details Date posted 28 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.21 an hour To be reviewed after successful completion of probation period Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A4431-26-0006 Job locations 121 Wrythe Lane Carshalton Surrey SM5 2RT United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Job responsibilities Open up surgery, switching on clinicians PCs and ensuring everything is set up for the day Ensure building security, have thorough knowledge of doors, windows and alarms Keep reception and waiting rooms areas tidy Booking appointments face to face and over the phone and signposting to ensure the patient is booked with the right person, in the right place at the right time Checking patients in for appointments and directing to appropriate waiting area Receiving and recording requests for home visits, DN visits, telephone consultations and taking messages Giving normal