Medical Receptionist/ Admin

Recruiter
Staff Partners Business
Location
Tyne And Wear
Salary
£14.5 - £15 per hour
Contract
Temporary
Work pattern
Full Time
First listed by Ontap
2 September 2026
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Job description

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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