Weekend Receptionist

Weekend Medical Receptionist

Hours: 0800 to 1800 Saturday and Sunday only

About the Role:

We are looking for a Medical Receptionist to join our client in Swindon. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring clinically excellent services while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Greet and register patients; act as first point of contact
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• Book appointments and update patient records
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• Answer calls, handle queries, and pass messages to clinical staff
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• Direct patients to appropriate departments/services
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• Complete admin tasks (Accurately input data onto electronic record systems in line with trust guidelines.)
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• Support clinicians by communicating patient arrivals or concerns
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• Manage reception area, including opening/closing duties
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• Handle busy queues, prioritising urgent cases (weekend pressure)
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• Provide calm, professional support to patients and relatives
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• Provide administrative support to clinical and operational management teams.
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What We're Looking For:

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• Experience in a similar role within the NHS or a healthcare setting (preferred).
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• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word).
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• Letter typing skills (desirable but not essential).
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What We Offer:

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• Training on the relevant systems will be provided
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