Medical Receptionist

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. St. George's Medical Centre Medical Receptionist The closing date is 12 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Medical Receptionist - Hendon NW4 Receptionist wanted to work for a busy, friendly, doctors surgery in Sunningfields Road NW4. Priority will be given to those with reception experience within a GP practice/healthcare organisation. Those who can prove they have transferrable skills are also welcome to apply. Hours of work would be: - Monday 08:00 to 13:00 - 5 hours Tuesday 08:00 to 13:00 - 5 hours Wednesday 08:00 to 13:00 - 5 hours Thursday 08:00 to 13:00 - 5 hours Friday 08:00 to 13:00 - 5 hours Total of 25 hours, and you may be asked to do additional hours to cover absence. Pay is £12.91 per hour rising to £14.80 per hour after full training. The successful candidate will need to start as soon as possible. When applying please state your notice period that you have with your current employer. Closing Date: Monday 12/10/26. N.B. we may close the advert early if we have a suitable number of applicants apply. Note for students: Please ensure you are free to do the hours and days specified above before you apply. We need a person who can work every day stated, during the hours stated. We will not adapt to fit around your study timetable. Previous applicants need not apply. No agencies. Main duties of the job To answer general enquiries. To process repeat prescription requests. Respond to all queries and requests for assistance from patients and other visitors Book interpreters when needed Ensure reception and waiting areas are neat and tidy Ensure total familiarity with all appointment systems in effect Book appointments and recalls Answer external and internal telephones promptly Receive and make calls as required. Divert calls and take messages as appropriate. Ensure that the system is operational at the beginning of the day To receive and accurately record messages for GPs, nurses and any other staff To deal with patient requests for test results Management of medical records Documentation management To act as chaperone on occasions for the doctors or nurses. To attend training when organised by the Practice Manager To attend meetings when necessary Any other duties appropriate to the grade About us We are a well-established, popular happy practice at the heart of the local community in Hendon, London NW4. Our key statistics are: - 7 partner practice 12,000 patients 4 salaried GPs, 3 nurses, 2 Health Care Assistants, 4 practice pharmacists Teaching & training practice, single site, practice owned EMIS Web, Docman & Informatica computer systems Paperless practice QOF high achiever Rated GOOD by CQC with some outstanding points of note Details Date posted 29 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.91 to £14.80 an hour Pay is £12.91 per hour rising to £14.80 after full training. Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A2229-26-0011 Job locations 7 Sunningfields Road London NW4 4QR United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reception Duties Utilise computer system to ensure efficiency of appointment system and monitor flow of patients into consulting and treatment rooms To make new or follow-up appointments over the telephone or in person in accordance with the Practice Policy Ensure that patients who need urgent appo