Receptionist

We are looking for an experienced receptionist to join our friendly team in Bolton. As a member of frontline staff you will be the first point of contact for our service users and visitors. You will need to be non-judgemental with excellent communication and listening skills.

Experience of working in General Practice is desirable. You will be working collaboratively and across sites where required with Bolton Medical Centre, Bolton General Practice, Shanti Medical Centre & 3D Medical Centre

Main duties of the job

You must be able to deal objectively and professionally in a calm and approachable manner when liaising with patients, staff, healthcare professionals and outside agencies. Prioritising a busy workload, being a good team player and possessing the ability to deal with a wide range of clerical and administration duties in a busy environment is also required.

Knowledge of the EMIS web system would be an advantage; full training and support would be offered to the successful applicant.

About us

As the biggest provider of GP services in the North West, we are proud to have over 40 practices all rated as Outstanding or Good and we are committed to continually improving the quality of patient services whilst meeting SSP Healths contractual obligations.

We can offer excellent career progression, the chance to work in an innovative environment and the security of knowing our wider SSP Health team is there to support you.

Job responsibilities

You must be able to deal objectively and professionally in a calm and approachable manner when liaising with patients, staff, healthcare professionals and outside agencies. Prioritising a busy workload, being a good team player and possessing the ability to deal with a wide range of clerical and administration duties in a busy environment is also required.

Knowledge of the EMIS web system would be an advantage; full training and support would be offered to the successful applicant.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Experience in patient facing environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.