Telephonist/Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Handsworth Medical Practice
Telephonist / Receptionist – Part Time
*Please ensure you are fully flexible and able to work the required hours before applying*
Job Summary
We currently have vacancy available for a telephonist/ receptionist within our GP surgery.
Given that the telephonist is typically the first point of call within the GP surgery it is crucial the candidate has a polite phone manner.
Liaising with patients is a massive part of the job and using your initiate will be vital.
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check payable by the applicant.
Job Type / Category
The vacancy is for part-time work, this may include occasional weekend work so please ensure you are fully flexible before applying for the position.
Required Education, Skills and Qualifications
The successful candidate must have excellent computer skills initially, although full training of the system will be provided if successful. The applicant must be able to be proficient in typing and have excellent communication skills. Applicants speaking Punjabi is welcomed..
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
This will be for 21 hours per week - Monday to Friday 09.00 am - 12.00pm & Wednesday, Thursday and Tuesday 4.30 pm – 6.30pm You will need to be reliable, dedicated and flexible, with a commitment to delivering high quality care.
Salary: National Minimum Wage
Job Types: Part-time
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 21 per week
Salary: From £12,383.25 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Telephonist/Receptionist roles across Handsworth Medical Practice's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12,383 - £12,383 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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