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. The Loughton Surgery Receptionist The closing date is 31 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Excellent IT skills Excellent communication & people skills Reliability and flexibility Team player Bonus Qualities: Experience of working as a Medical Receptionist or in a medical environment e.g. in a GP Practice or pharmacy desired. Main duties of the job Answering phone calls and greeting patients face to face. Booking/cancelling appointments. Handling prescription requests. Monitoring surgery emails. Handling of incoming post. Be able to cover leave requests About us Part-Time GP Receptionist Maternity Cover An exciting opportunity has become available for a Part-Time GP Receptionist to join our well-established GP Surgery in the heart of Loughton. We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and reliable individual to join our young and energetic team and provide maternity cover for 24 hours per week, spread over 4 days (6-hour shifts). Our practice has a list size of over 15,000 patients and offers a busy, varied and rewarding working environment. The role will include a mixture of morning and evening shifts, so flexibility is essential. This position is initially offered as maternity cover. However, should a suitable permanent position become available in the future, there may be an opportunity for the successful candidate to be considered for a permanent role, subject to the needs of the practice and the appropriate recruitment process. We are looking for someone who is committed to providing excellent patient service, works well as part of a team and is able to work confidently in a busy GP practice environment. Hours: 24 hours per weekWorking pattern: 4 days per week, 6 hours per dayContract: Maternity cover, with potential for permanent employment should a suitable vacancy ariseLocation: Loughton Details Date posted 29 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.71 an hour according to age Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number A5598-26-0005 Job locations The Loughton Surgery 25 Traps Hill Loughton Essex IG10 1SZ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Part-Time GP Receptionist Maternity Cover An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Part-Time GP Receptionist to join our well-established GP Surgery in the heart of Loughton. We are a busy and friendly practice with a patient list of over 15,000 and a young, energetic and supportive team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and approachable individual to join us on a maternity cover basis. The position is for 24 hours per week, spread over 4 days, with 6-hour shifts. The role will involve a mixture of morning and evening sessions, so flexibility is essential. The successful candidate will be joining a busy practice environment and will play an important role in providing a welcoming and efficient service to our patients. The position is initially offered as maternity cover, with the potential for the successful candidate to be considered for a permanent position should a suitable vacancy become available in the future. Hours: 24 hours per weekWorking pattern: 4 days per week, 6-hour shiftsContract: Maternity cover, with potential for a permanent positionLocation: LoughtonPatient list: Over 15,000 Job description Job responsibilities Part-Time GP Receptionist Maternity Cover An exciting opportuni