Job description
We are proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer.
- The ability to communicate with a wide range of people in a kind, professional and caring way.
- Work effectively with colleagues as part of a team.
- A willingness to learn and progress with a ‘can do’ attitude.
- Previous experience of working in the NHS is welcome but not essential.
- Effective IT skills are an advantage.
- While knowledge of GP practice systems is desirable, training will be available.
- Candidates will need to be comfortable with a flexible approach to tasks and be proactive in solving problems. They must be able to engage positively with patients and colleagues. Candidates will also be supported to use the latest technology, including our own digital apps to connect with patients.
- Responding to patient queries and liaising with the wider primary care team.
- Managing appointment requests and signposting patients to our range of services.
- Maintaining patient records and maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Utilising other information systems to support efficient workflow processes.
- Emailing, scanning and coding clinical correspondence.
- Processing prescription requests in a timely manner.
- Supporting patient health promotion recall campaigns.
- Encouraging uptake of our digital tools to support patient self-care.
- Taking part in all mandatory training, annual appraisal and continued education, learning and development.
- Reception or customer care experience is essential
- The person must be an excellent communicator both spoken and written
- Must have PC skills will be able to use basic Word, Excel and e-mail
- Must be able to work within processes/procedures
In return we offer:
- Market leading salary scales
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata
- An opportunity to significantly develop your existing skillset
- Sector Leading Training
- Access to our bespoke learning management system
- Annual formative clinical assessments to support competency development
- Varied opportunities for career development within our wider organisation
- A range of other exciting employee benefits such as car benefit scheme, cycle to work schemes, travel season ticket loans, discount cards and employee wellbeing services.