Medical Receptionist - 23 Hours
Career Integrity & Compliance Audit Report
This vacancy has been independently reviewed by the OppaJob Transatlantic Career Intelligence Desk to confirm authentic direct employer recruiting, verify compensation transparency, and eliminate applicant processing fees.
Transatlantic Cost of Living & Purchasing Power Benchmark
Compare US ($) vs UK (£) Salary & Net Take-Home Pay
Calculate tax deductions, living costs, and purchasing power parity across US & UK metros.
Position Overview & Specifications
We are a friendly and very busy NHS GP Practice in Heaton, Bolton. We are looking for a Part Time Medical Receptionist to work with us at the practice. Job Summary: Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way. Provide general assistance to the Practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone.
The telephone lines are very busy, please bare this in mind when applying for the role.
Working pattern
M – OFF
T - OFF
W – 8:00am - 1:00pm (5)
T – 8:00 – 4.30pm (8) 30 minutes lunch
F – 8:00 – 6.45pm (10) 45 minutes lunch
Overtime is required when other reception staff are on annual leave.
Main duties of the job
- Provide general assistance to the Practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone.
- Working on reception, answering telephone calls and dealing with face to face enquiries.
- Scheduling appointments for patients. Checking patients in.
- Dealing with all requests in an efficient and courteous manner.
- Screening enquiries for the doctors and medical staff.
- Registering new patients at the surgery. Explaining the practice procedures to new patients.
- Accurately collecting information and personal details about patients.
- Updating the surgeries computer system with appointments and personal details.
- Receiving urine and blood samples and sending them off to hospital laboratories.
- Chasing up appointments for patients with hospitals or with other healthcare professionals.
- Contacting patients to pass on test results /messages to patients as instructed by medical professionals.
- Arranging prescriptions for patients.
- Maintaining a clean reception and waiting area to show a professional image.
- Opening post, scanning and forwarding it onto the relevant parties.
- Writing letters and correspondence on behalf of the surgery and medical staff.
- Opening and locking up the surgery.
- Covering colleagues during times of annual leave.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £9.50-£10.21 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Can you work till 6:45pm?
- Would you help with overtime cover when needed?
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 27/03/2023
Reference ID: 23
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 Medical Receptionist - 23 Hours roles across Heaton Medical Centre'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 £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
Explore Related Opportunities (United Kingdom)
Other high-paying verified positions matching your industry profile.
Principal Data Analytics Specialist
Senior Clinical Diagnostic Radiographer
Senior Site Reliability & Kubernetes Engineer (SRE)
Consultant Acute Care Physician (General Medicine)
Head of Cyber Security & Zero Trust Architecture
Apply for this Position
Receive high-paying General openings directly to your inbox.
