General Practitioner Receptionist
at Elm Lane & Chapeltown SurgeryElm Lane &
Chapeltown Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a GP Receptionist (30hrs per week) to join
our small friendly GP Practice.
Were
excited to offer the successful candidate the opportunity to join our
friendly team.
The role of the GP
Receptionist can, at times, be very demanding so we are looking for someone who
is confident, has excellent communication skills, is highly organised and good
at multi-tasking.
Working hours will
be between the times of 8.00am - 6:30pm Monday to Friday.
A normal working
week would consist of working two full days (8:00am-6:30pm) and two mornings (8:00am-1:30pm).During times of
leave, you will be required to work up to 40 hours per week which will include three full days and two mornings (minimum of 10
weeks per year).
PLEASE NOTE THAT SINCE THE ADVERT FIRST WENT OUT THE HOURS HAVE CHANGED TO 30 HOURS PER WEEK
INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE WEDNESDAY, 4 NOVEMBER 2026 PM ONLY
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will:
- Open and close surgery
premises, including checking and securing the premises at the end of
each day.
- Receive and direct the
patients on arrival.
- Process requests for repeat
prescriptions, ready for checking by a Doctor.
Pass on all requests for home visits to the GP, ensuring careful
recording of all relevant details.
- Deal with all general
enquiries, explain surgery procedures, make new and follow-up appointments over
the telephone or with direct patient contact.
Receive and pass on messages for clinical and managerial staff.
- Ensure all urgent or
outstanding messages are completed at the end of your working day.
- Deal with all internal and
external mail and scanning onto the clinical system, where required.
- File, record requests for
medical records and photocopy medical records.
- Register new patients to the
practice and book new patient checks, which will also include temporary
residents.
- Liaise with other outside
agencies by telephone or email.
- Adopt and contribute to new
processes.
- Undertake any other additional
duties as requested by the Partners or the practice manager.
About us
Our small friendly practice team are based at Elm Lane & Chapeltown. We are a 3 partner surgery with a patient list size of around 5900. Our practice falls within the boundary of South Yorkshire ICB and we are part of the collaborative SAPA5 PCN which consists of 6 Practices.
We are a patient centered practice with a family orientated approach. We are rated Good by the CQC. We are a high-performing practice achieving strong results in QOF.
Our multidisciplinary team includes 1 Salaried GP, 2 Practices Nurses, 1 Healthcare Assistant, 1 Phlebotomist, as well as an experienced administrative and reception team. Our ARRS roles include a physiotherapist, social prescribers, occupational therapist and pharmacists.
We are an accredited training practice and provide education for GP trainees.
Details
Date posted
28 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.71 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A1111-26-0000
Job locations
104 Elm Lane
Sheffield
S5 7TW
United Kingdom
Chapeltown Surgery
11 Ecclesfield Road
Chapeltown
SHEFFIELD
S35 1TD
United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will have and be able to demonstrate:
- Excellent customer service skills. Previous NHS GP Practice experience is desirable but not essential; We are looking for the right person to join our dedicated team
- Friendly and approachable manner;
- Experience of working in a team;
- Good telephone manner;
- Professionalism;
- A can do attitude;
- Adept in using own initiative when working alone;
- Experience of working in a busy environment;
- The ability to multitask and prioritise effectively whilst staying calm under pressure;
- Has a good understanding of confidentiality;
- Flexibility in working pattern and duties;
- Ability to cope with and manage change;
- Computer literate. SystmOne and Accurx familiarity is desirable but training will be provided.
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will have and be able to demonstrate:
- Excellent customer service skills. Previous NHS GP Practice experience is desirable but not essential; We are looking for the right person to join our dedicated team
- Friendly and approachable manner;
- Experience of working in a team;
- Good telephone manner;
- Professionalism;
- A can do attitude;
- Adept in using own initiative when working alone;
- Experience of working in a busy environment;
- The ability to multitask and prioritise effectively whilst staying calm under pressure;
- Has a good understanding of confidentiality;
- Flexibility in working pattern and duties;
- Ability to cope with and manage change;
- Computer literate. SystmOne and Accurx familiarity is desirable but training will be provided.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a customer facing role.
- Computer literate.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice.
- SystmOne & AccuRx familiarity is desirable but training will be provided.
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE A-D (or equivalent)
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a customer facing role.
- Computer literate.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice.
- SystmOne & AccuRx familiarity is desirable but training will be provided.
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE A-D (or equivalent)
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Elm Lane & Chapeltown Surgery
Address
104 Elm Lane
Sheffield
S5 7TW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elmlanesurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Elm Lane & Chapeltown Surgery
Address
104 Elm Lane
Sheffield
S5 7TW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elmlanesurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will have and be able to demonstrate:
- Excellent customer service skills. Previous NHS GP Practice experience is desirable but not essential; We are looking for the right person to join our dedicated team
- Friendly and approachable manner;
- Experience of working in a team;
- Good telephone manner;
- Professionalism;
- A can do attitude;
- Adept in using own initiative when working alone;
- Experience of working in a busy environment;
- The ability to multitask and prioritise effectively whilst staying calm under pressure;
- Has a good understanding of confidentiality;
- Flexibility in working pattern and duties;
- Ability to cope with and manage change;
- Computer literate. SystmOne and Accurx familiarity is desirable but training will be provided.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a customer facing role.
- Computer literate.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice.
- SystmOne & AccuRx familiarity is desirable but training will be provided.
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE A-D (or equivalent)
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
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