Receptionist Administrator
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Eglwysbach Medical Practice Receptionist Administrator
The closing date is 02 October 2026
Job summary
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team at our busy town centre practice. You'll be the welcoming face of our surgery, providing essential support to patients and ensuring their healthcare journey is as smooth as possible.
Heres why youll love working with us:
- Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday shifts with no weekend work.
- Excellent Benefits Package: Including NHS pension, generous annual leave allowance, free flu jabs, uniform, and sick pay.
- Career Development: Were a training practice, committed to education and supporting your professional growth.
- Friendly Environment: Be part of a collaborative and compassionate team.
Main duties of the job
What Youll Be Doing
- Be the first point of contact for patients both in person and over the phone.
- Manage appointments, process repeat prescriptions and provide general administrative support.
- Accurately update and maintain patient records.
- Collaborate with colleagues across our main and branch surgeries to deliver high-quality service.
- Handle queries and navigate care for patients with empathy and professionalism.
About us
About Us
Were a well-established GP practice with 7 partners and 7 salaried GPs, serving patients in Pontypridd and at our branches in Tonteg and Ynysybwl. Supported by a skilled team of nurses, pharmacists, and administrative staff, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for our team.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.72 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A4217-26-0004
Job locations
Eglwysbach Medical Practice
Berw Road
Pontypridd
Mid Glamorgan
CF37 2AA
United Kingdom
Tegfryn Tonteg Surgery
Main Road
Tonteg
Pontypridd
Mid Glamorgan
CF38 1PN
United Kingdom
Ynysybwl Surgery
Robert Street
Ynysybwl
Pontypridd
Mid Glamorgan
CF37 3DU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide exceptional service to our patients at the reception desk, updating computer on patients arrival and dealing with a range of routine queries including prescription requests. Problem-solve issues within competency (with senior staff always available for support). Concentration is required to deal with patients' requests and there is occasional exposure to difficult/demanding situations.
Prepare consulting rooms replenishing stationery and ensuring rooms are neat and tidy.
First point of contact for patients who telephone, managing appointments, dealing with routine queries, giving results etc where more senior staff are always available.
Retrieve, scan and file medical records as required ensuring accuracy.
Daily allocating of pathology results to appropriate GP and contacting patients as per protocol.
Preparing files for all new patients.
Updating practice systems with data gathered from a variety of sources e.g hospital letters, through scanning, electronic links and Cervical Screening Wales ensuring accuracy.
Processing routine requests for repeat prescriptions with guidance from office manager as per protocol ensuring accuracy.
Monitor registration links in accordance with practice protocol.
Demonstrate duties to new staff.
Participate in the development of protocols through contribution to staff meetings.
Summarising of clinical records under supervision of office manager ensuring accuracy.
Accept responsibility for own development and update PDP as appropriate.
Liaise with and support all members of the primary care team.
Alert the Management Team to issues of quality and risk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide exceptional service to our patients at the reception desk, updating computer on patients arrival and dealing with a range of routine queries including prescription requests. Problem-solve issues within competency (with senior staff always available for support). Concentration is required to deal with patients' requests and there is occasional exposure to difficult/demanding situations.
Prepare consulting rooms replenishing stationery and ensuring rooms are neat and tidy.
First point of contact for patients who telephone, managing appointments, dealing with routine queries, giving results etc where more senior staff are always available.
Retrieve, scan and file medical records as required ensuring accuracy.
Daily allocating of pathology results to appropriate GP and contacting patients as per protocol.
Preparing files for all new patients.
Updating practice systems with data gathered from a variety of sources e.g hospital letters, through scanning, electronic links and Cervical Screening Wales ensuring accuracy.
Processing routine requests for repeat prescriptions with guidance from office manager as per protocol ensuring accuracy.
Monitor registration links in accordance with practice protocol.
Demonstrate duties to new staff.
Participate in the development of protocols through contribution to staff meetings.
Summarising of clinical records under supervision of office manager ensuring accuracy.
Accept responsibility for own development and update PDP as appropriate.
Liaise with and support all members of the primary care team.
Alert the Management Team to issues of quality and risk.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in a healthcare setting, is ideal but not essentialtraining will be provided.
Key Skills
Essential
- Strong communication and organisational skills with a compassionate approach.
- Ability to work shifts (8:00 AM 4:00 PM and 10:30 AM 6:30 PM).
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE-level education including English and Maths.
Desirable
- Qualified to NVQ level 2/3
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in a healthcare setting, is ideal but not essentialtraining will be provided.
Key Skills
Essential
- Strong communication and organisational skills with a compassionate approach.
- Ability to work shifts (8:00 AM 4:00 PM and 10:30 AM 6:30 PM).
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE-level education including English and Maths.
Desirable
- Qualified to NVQ level 2/3
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
Eglwysbach Medical Practice
Address
Eglwysbach Medical Practice
Berw Road
Pontypridd
Mid Glamorgan
CF37 2AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eglwysbachsurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Eglwysbach Medical Practice
Address
Eglwysbach Medical Practice
Berw Road
Pontypridd
Mid Glamorgan
CF37 2AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eglwysbachsurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Practice Manager
Mandy Elley
01443406811
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.72 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A4217-26-0004
Job locations
Eglwysbach Medical Practice
Berw Road
Pontypridd
Mid Glamorgan
CF37 2AA
United Kingdom
Tegfryn Tonteg Surgery
Main Road
Tonteg
Pontypridd
Mid Glamorgan
CF38 1PN
United Kingdom
Ynysybwl Surgery
Robert Street
Ynysybwl
Pontypridd
Mid Glamorgan
CF37 3DU
United Kingdom
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