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. PRIMECARE PMS Trading as South Street Medical Centre Medical Receptionist The closing date is 23 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary PART TIME MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST We are seeking a part time medical receptionist to work in a busy NHS GP Surgery in Eltham , 11 hours per week over two days. Applicants must be willing to work flexible hours and to cover staff holidays. Days are Thursday and Friday 1pm until 6.30pm. The location will be at Elmstead Medical Clinic, 81 William Barefoot Drive SE9 3JD. We are looking for candidates who are professional, friendly, have a good telephone manner and take pride in their work. You will be the first point of contact for the patients in our surgery and need to make a good lasting impression. You must have excellent computer skills. Full training will be provided on our EMIS WEB clinical system. Main duties of the job Main duties of the job MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reception duties Management of Appointment System Management of medical records Preparation of consulting rooms Operation of telephone system Start and end of day procedures About us Elmstead Medical Clinic is an NHS GP practice located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, South East London. We provide high-quality, accessible and patient-centred primary healthcare services to our registered population. As a member of Eltham Health Primary Care Network (PCN), we work collaboratively with local GP practices, community healthcare providers and other NHS services to improve patient outcomes and ensure coordinated care. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, clinical pharmacists and administrative staff. We provide a wide range of services including routine and urgent appointments, long-term condition management, immunisations, vaccinations, health screening, preventative healthcare and health promotion. We are committed to improving access to healthcare, reducing health inequalities and supporting patients with complex health needs. We actively participate in NHS quality improvement programmes, including the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), and work closely with our PCN to deliver enhanced services. Our priority is to provide safe, compassionate and effective care while continuously improving our services to meet the changing needs of our local community. Details Date posted 13 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A4716-26-0001 Job locations Elmstead Medical Centre 81 William Barefoot Drive London SE9 3JD United Kingdom Elmstead Medical Centre 81 William Barefoot Drive London SE9 3JD United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Part Time Medical Receptionist RESPONSIBLE TO: Practice Manager OBJECTIVES: (i) Provide a point of contact for patients and all other visitors to the practice (ii) Act as a focal point of communication between patients, doctors and other medical staff MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reception duties: (i) Apply an efficient appointment system to monitor flow of patients into consulting and treatment rooms (ii) Apply an appointment system for patients without appointments who need Urgent Consultation. (iii) Ensure arrangements and formal requirements are explained and completed in res