Senior Receptionist - GP Practice
Posted 8 days 8 hours ago by North Lewisham PCN
Department: Patient Welcome
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Penrose Surgery & Penrose Maddock Way
Compensation: £27,000 - £29,000 / year
Description Welcome Team Lead £27,000 - £29,000 (Depending on Experience)Step into a hands on leadership position where you shape the very first impression patients have from the moment they walk through our doors, and the lasting experience they take with them when they leave.
As our Patient Welcome Team Leader, you'll be the calm, confident, proactive presence that keeps the entire front of house environment running like clockwork. You'll oversee everything from the energy at the reception desk to the smooth flow of the waiting room, ensuring patients feel reassured, supported, and cared for at every step. Whether you're guiding your team through a busy morning clinic or running daily huddles to keep everyone aligned your leadership will set the tone for the whole practice.
This is a role for someone who loves taking ownership and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves. You'll support your team to shine by coaching, motivating, and empowering them, while also holding high standards of professionalism, accountability, and patient care. Your proactive approach will help prevent issues before they arise, improve processes, and create an environment where both staff and patients feel valued.
You'll also be the driving force behind maintaining a warm, visually welcoming practice space that reflects our values. From ensuring the reception areas stay tidy and inviting, to working with facilities and the Site Manager to solve on site challenges, you'll play a huge role in making the practice feel like a place people genuinely want to be.
If you thrive in a dynamic environment, love supporting people, and want a leadership role where you can truly see the impact of your work every single day, then this role has your name all over it.
Key Responsibilities- Being the role model by demonstrating best practice technique and professional conduct when taking vital observations
- Managing rotas, daily staffing, and smooth front of house operations
- Ensuring the practice always looks tidy, professional, and genuinely welcoming
- Running team meetings to keep communication flowing and morale high
- Being an on site Health & Safety Officer - keeping everyone safe, compliant, and confident
- Collaborating with clinicians, support teams, and the Site Manager to keep everything moving