We are looking for a new Receptionist/Administrator to join our expanding team at the Observatory Medical Practice. Could that person be you?
We have a permanent position available which pays: £12.21 per hour rising to £12.37 per hour, once probation is completed after 6 months.
The role we have available can be full or part-time. The practice is open from 8 am to 6.30 pm Monday to Friday and some Saturday mornings.
We are looking for someone to work the following hours, as a minimum:
- Tuesdays - 8.00 - 6.30 ( including 1 hour unpaid lunch )
- Wednesdays - 8.00 - 6.30 ( including 1 hour unpaid lunch )
- Thursdays - 8.30 - 6.30 ( including 1 hour unpaid lunch )
- Fridays - 8.00 - 6.30 ( including 1 hour unpaid lunch )
and the occasional Saturday morning ( somewhere between 1 Saturday in 4 to 1 Saturday in 12 )
There may also be an opportunity to work some weekday evenings.
Saturday mornings and weekday evenings attract a higher pay rate of £18.55 per hour.
Benefits- annual leave entitlement is 5 weeks pro-rata and the successful candidate will be able to apply for a NHS pension.
The right candidate should:
· Have excellent communication skills.
· Have the ability to work under pressure.
· Be able to multitask
· Be quick to learn new skills.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Our Receptionist/Administrators have an interesting, rewarding and varied day, helping manage the liaison between patients and the clinical team. A usual day would involve:
· Greeting and booking in patients at the front desk.
· Handling telephone calls, and signposting patients where necessary.
· Dealing with emails, other incoming post (including scanning) and prescription requests.
· Providing administrative support to members of the primary health care team ensuring appropriate practice records are kept up to date.
· Any other duties commensurate with the post as may be required.
Observatory Medical Practice is a long standing, well-respected GP practice, located in Jericho, which is a short walk from the main bus routes and the train station in the city centre (there is no parking currently available at the practice for this role). It is regularly voted by patients as one of the top practices in Oxford.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Jon Frank, the Practice Manager.
If you would like to apply for this position please include a short letter with your application, explaining why you would be the ideal candidate for the role. Applications without this may not be invited for interview.
We have some flexibility over the starting date, but please apply as early as possible as the advert will close when the right candidate(s) have been found.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21-£12.37 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Work Location: In person