Job Description
Reception Supervisor
Monday - Friday
8.30am – 6.15pm
Permanent, part time, 35hrs per week
£11ph - £13ph dependant on experience
Lister House Surgery
The Common
Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL10 0NL
Job overview
Lister House Surgery is a friendly and purpose-built practice of 13,000 patients in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. We use TPP System one for our clinical system.
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, motivated and hard-working Reception Supervisor to join our practice to provide an efficient and friendly service for all our patients and visitors, and to provide effective administrative support to our doctors, Practice Manager and members of the clinical team. You will work alongside the reception manager and support her with the day to day running of the practice.
The role would be part-time, 35 hours per week, salary depending on experience.
Previous reception experience in a GP/healthcare setting is desirable.
Job Responsibilities
Key resposibilities include;
- Act as line manager to the reception team and ensure policies and procedures are adhered to
- Ensure reception staff are trained and competent in their role
- Ensure effective running and performing of all reception duties
- Providing clerical support to clinical staff and other members of the practice management team as required
- Undertaking a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the practice.
- Ensure telephones are answered by reception staff promptly and professionally
- Ensure optimum staffing levels at all times with sickness absences managed accordingly.
- Able to perform reception duties
- Perform all other tasks as required
You should be:
The right candicate will need be reliable, innovative with the ability to work under pressure to complement our dedicated team. Other qualities include being calm, patient, empathetic, well organised and efficient with a good sense of humour whilst possessing strong team values. Other qualities;
- Highly motivated
- Abilty to lead and motivate a team
- Able to prioritise workload
- Problem solving
- Adaptable
- Able to work under pressure
- Positive attitude
- The ability to exercise judgement when dealing with patient enquiries /problems
- Organised and reliable
- Customer service skills
Job description available on request for more details.
Essential Criteria
- Previous supervisor/ leadership experience
- Customer service skills
- Enthusiasm
Desirable
- Knowledge of TPP system one
- Experience working in primary care / GP practice
About the practice
We are a forward-thinking GMS practice with a list size of 13,000 patients, situated in modern purpose-built premises. We are CQC registered as good. The practice teams consist of GP partners, salaried GPs, registrars, nurses, reception, admin and PCN staff (physiotherapists, pharmacists, care coordinators and care home coordinators) who all have positive working relationships with one another.
We use TPP system one for our clinical system, however knowledge of this is desirable not essential.
You will be joining the reception team which is made up of 15 receptionists, including the reception manager. The reception team is a highly valued part of our work force whose work and input help create positive outcomes for our patients.
We became a training practice in 2020 and actively encourage the learning and development of our team.
The practice team often like to do activities outside of work and most recently walked the 02 to celebrate a team members birthday!
What we offer you (Benefits)
- NHS pension
- Sick pay
- Wellbeing services and courses
- Great team environment
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Day working only
If you have the qualities essential for this, please apply with your CV via indeed website or post to:
The practice Manager
Lister House Surgery
The Common
Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL10 0NL
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 35 per week
Salary: £11.00-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hatfield, AL10 0NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Medical Receptionist: 1 year (preferred)
- TPP System one: 1 year (preferred)
- Supervising: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Lister House Surgery Nov 22