Medical Receptionist/ Admin

South Shields, South Tyneside Staff Partners Business 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