QR code linking to this job posting RECEPTIONIST/ ADMINISTRATOR Hermitage/ Moredon Surgery in Swindon inSwindon PUBLISHED THU 12 JUN 2025

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Westrop Medical Practice are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic individual to fulfil a role within our expanding busy reception team at Hermitage Surgery. This role involves daily face to face and telephone contact with patients, arranging of appointments and follow up of patient related tasks. The practice aims to develop the role by offering further training to the right candidate to fulfil a role in supporting and navigating patients to the most appropriate care for their needs.

This position would especially suit an applicant with an interest in maintaining excellent patient relationships. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and computer literacy skills are essential.

Duties will include all aspects of reception work in a busy GP surgery. Face to face at the front desk, dealing with a high volume of phone calls and back office admin. A caring, friendly and diplomatic disposition is a must.

About us

Based at Hermitage/Moredon

30 hours per week

We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic person who has worked with the public and has good computer skills to join our friendly Practice team.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Reception Manager

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.

An ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense. A proactive approach to change.

Excellent communication skills.

Be able to work additional and flexible hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Booking and updating appointments

Dealing with incoming calls from patients, doctors and hospital departments.

Liaising with patients, doctors and hospital departments.

Administrative support to the Practice as appropriate.

The successful candidate should preferably have:

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

High attention to detail

Good interpersonal skills

Flexible approach

Team player with ability to work without direct supervision

Previous Reception/Customer Service experience

Relevant qualification would be beneficial however not essential.

30 hours per week