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Bean Medical PracticeWest Bromwich

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Bean Medical Practice Senior Receptionist

The closing date is 20 November 2026

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Job summary

Clifton Medical Practice is based in Dudley and supports the health needs of 4000 patients .

We are looking to recruit a Senior Receptionist to lead and develop our reception and administrative team within a busy, forward-thinking GP practice.

This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring safe, efficient and patient-centred front-of-house operations. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day service delivery, manage the reception team, and drive improvements in systems, processes and patient experience.

This is a hands-on role, working alongside the reception team as part of day-to-day duties.

The role would suit:

An experienced receptionist ready to step into a Team Leader

Main duties of the job

Lead and line manage the reception team, including performance management and staff development
Oversee appointment systems and ensure consistent, safe booking processes
Manage rotas and ensure appropriate staffing levels
Monitor performance and respond to patient feedback
Oversee stock control
Act as a point of escalation for operational issues and patient concerns
Support delivery of QOF and Enhanced Services
Contribute to wider practice development and improvement projects

About us

Clifton Medical Practice are looking to recruit a friendly, hardworking and enthusiastic senior receptionist to join our team. You will provide a key service within the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, both in person and via the telephone.

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A5253-26-0006

Job locations

Clifton Medical Centre

Clifton Lane

West Bromwich

West Midlands

B71 3AS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensuring the effective, efficient and professional day-to-day running of reception services. The postholder will act as the first point of contact for reception staff, providing guidance, support and supervision while maintaining high standards of patient care and customer service.

To have a thorough knowledge and work in accordance of all practice policies and procedures.

The role combines regular reception duties with additional responsibilities for staff coordination, training, monitoring workloads, resolving operational issues and ensuring practice policies and procedures are consistently followed. The Senior Receptionist will lead by example and promote positive teamwork.

Provide day-to-day guidance, supervision and support to reception staff.

Act as the first point of contact for routine reception operational queries and concerns.

Allocate daily tasks, monitor progress and ensure workloads are distributed fairly and efficiently.

Support induction, coaching and training for new and existing staff.

Ensure appointment booking and care navigation procedures are followed.

Ensure opening, closing and building security procedures are followed.

Help implement new procedures, initiatives and operational changes.

Support practice audits, quality improvement work and CQC preparation.