Receptionist / Patient Services
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Position Overview & Specifications
Part Time - Receptionist -11 hours per week
Monday 1pm -7pm
Thursday 1pm – 6pm
Please note that these hours are set and cannot be changed, pay is £10.92 per hour.
Please note that you may need to work at two sites as needed as The Fairlands Practice has a main surgery (Fairlands Avenue) and a branch surgery a few minutes car drive away (Glaziers Lane, Normandy). The Fairlands Practice provides general medical services to around 14,000 registered patients.
We are looking for a part-time Receptionist with excellent communication, customer service and IT skills to join our friendly and supportive reception team.
As Receptionist you will responsible for assisting the team in meeting the needs of both the patients and the practice. This includes; assisting with Staff Rota’s, Training, Prescription Queries, Escalations, Patient Services and Process Improvements.
The following are the core responsibilities of a Receptionist. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.
As a receptionist you will be responsible for:
a. Maintaining and monitoring the practice appointment system
b. Processing in person, telephone and e-requests for appointments
c. Answering incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately
d. Signposting patients to the correct service
e. Initiating contact with and responding to, requests from patients, team members and external agencies
f. Reading code data on EMIS
g. Photocopying / scanning documentation as required
h. Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as required
i. Inputting data into the patient’s healthcare records as necessary
j. Managing all queries as necessary in an efficient manner
k. Carrying out system searches as requested
l. Maintaining a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
m. Monitoring and maintaining the reception area and notice boards
n. Supporting all clinical staff with general tasks as requested
o. Providing support to administrative staff during periods of staff absence
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 11 per week
Salary: From £10.92 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- GUILDFORD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Be available to work Monday 1pm -7pm - Thursday 1pm – 6pm
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 Receptionist / Patient Services roles across The Fairlands 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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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