Medical Receptionist/ Admin

CV-LibrarySouth Shields, South TynesidetemporaryPosted: 28 August 2026
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Medical Receptionist

* £14.24 - £14.68 per hour

* 37.5 hours per week | Full-Time

* Temporary Ongoing

* Immediate Start Available

Ready to hit the ground running?

Are you immediately available and looking for your next opportunity within the NHS? Do you have previous GP surgery experience and a strong working knowledge of EMIS?

We're recruiting on behalf of a friendly and welcoming GP Practice in South Shields and the surrounding areas, seeking an experienced Medical Receptionist/Administrator to join their busy team on a full-time, ongoing temporary basis. There is also the potential for a permanent position following a successful trial period.

This is a busy, call centre-style reception role, so you'll need to be confident handling a high volume of patient calls while delivering exceptional customer service.

* Managing a high volume of incoming patient calls professionally and efficiently

* Greeting patients and visitors with a warm and friendly approach

* Booking, amending and managing GP appointments

* Responding to patient enquiries by phone and email

* Maintaining accurate and confidential patient records

* Processing patient registrations and relevant documentation

* Supporting the practice with general administrative duties, including scanning, filing and data entry

* Working closely with clinicians and the wider practice team to ensure the smooth running of the surgery

* Previous experience working within an NHS GP Surgery

* Essential: Working knowledge of EMIS

* Experience in a busy reception or high-volume call handling environment

* Excellent communication and customer service skills

* Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask

* Good IT skills and experience using electronic patient record systems

* A professional, reliable and proactive approach to work

* Immediate start available

* Competitive hourly rate of £14.24 - £14.68

* Full-time hours (37.5 hours per week)

* Ongoing temporary assignment

* Opportunity to secure a permanent role

* Friendly and supportive GP practice environment

* Weekly pay

If you're an experienced GP Medical Receptionist with EMIS knowledge and are available to start straight away, we'd love to hear from you

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