Company Name
The Holbrook & Shotley Practice | Holbrook Surgery
All Locations
Ipswich
Advertising Salary
DoE
Function
Admin & Clerical
Careers Site Advertising End Date
20 May 2026
Vacancy ID
29577

About the Role

The Holbrook and Shotley Practice, in Ipswich, is seeking two organised and professional receptionists to join our friendly team on a part-time basis. This will be for 15 hours per week, working the following patterns:
 
Receptionist 1
Monday    08:00 -17:00
Tuesday    14:00 - 18:30
Thursday   13:00 - 18:30

Receptionist 2
Tuesday    08:00 -17:00
Thursday  14:00 - 18:30
Friday       13:00 - 18:30
 

The main responsibilities of the role include:

·       Greeting and directing all patients.

·       Making appointments.

·       Answering queries and complaints from patients and outside agencies, signposting to the appropriate staff member as appropriate.

·       Accepting, issuing and handing out prescriptions, letters, completed forms, specimen bottles, etc.

·       Advising patients of practice procedures.

·       Registering new patients.

·       Accurately maintaining patient database and records, photocopying, filing and scanning.

About the Candidate

The successful applicant will have the following:
  • Excellent communication skills, with a patient-focussed attitude
  • A quick learner with good IT skills and excellent attention to detail
  • Helpful and friendly manner is essential, with the ability to work well with others
  • Primary care/healthcare experience would be desirable
  • Flexible to cover for sickness and holidays

About Us

The Holbrook and Shotley Practice is a GP Practice across two surgery sites.  We pride ourselves on providing a high standard of care to our 8000 patients. Our practice team comprises of three GP partners, two salaried GPs, supported by a highly experienced team of nurses, dispensers, paramedics, and reception team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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