Spinney Medical Centre

Patient Care Advisor (PCA)

Spinney Medical Centre View all jobs


Inner London, Greater London
Permanent
GP/General Practitioner
GBP 12 per year

Posted 2 day(s) ago

Reference: A1489-26-0004


Job summary

The Spinney Medical Centre was founded in 1994 and merged with Eccleston Medical Centre in 2016 forming the Spinney Group. Our mission is to To provide high quality, current and accessible primary care to our patients and to be a thoughtful and professional employer.

We take pride in our commitment to excellence, innovation, and making a positive impact in our industry.

We are passionate about education and both practices are learning environments to many roles such as GPs, Nurses, PAs and Pharmacists. Each of the 4 partners are GP Trainers and all our team members are encouraged to supervise, mentor and teach the future general practice workforce. Additionally, we are very proud to host the Training Hub for Mid Mersey who are responsible for the education and development of the current and future primary care workforce.

The Team

The five partners are Dr Steve Cox, Dr Sue Hyde, Dr Claire Clarke, Dr Claire Fletcher and Dr Stewart Hale.Additionally, we have 9 Salaried GPs, 3 Nurses, 2 nurse associates and 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner and commission pharmacy support from Ashburton Prescribing. We also have a broad mix of GP Assistants, Patient Care Advisors and other roles who are provided by our PCN. Each of the two practices have a Practice Manager in Place and they are led by a Business Manager.

Main duties of the job

Job Responsibilities

The Patient Care Advisor / Administrator is responsible for providing high-quality administrative and front-line support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice. The postholder will deliver excellent patient service, manage appointments and enquiries efficiently, maintain accurate patient records, and support the clinical and management teams in delivering safe, patient-centred care.

Key duties include:

  • Welcoming and assisting patients in a professional and courteous manner
  • Managing telephone calls, appointment bookings, and patient enquiries
  • Processing prescriptions, referrals, and administrative documentation
  • Maintaining accurate and confidential patient records in line with practice policies
  • Supporting clinicians and the wider practice team with administrative tasks
  • Ensuring compliance with NHS regulations, data protection, and confidentiality standards
  • Assisting with general office duties to support the effective operation of the practice
About us

Our Values

  • Openness
  • Fairness
  • Respect
  • Accountability
  • Improvement

Culture & Work Environment

Our team thrives in a culture of respect, growth, and fun. We support professional development, offer mentorship programs, and appreciate the opportunity for social activities to foster a strong sense of community.

Details
Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.71 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1489-26-0004

Job locations

23 Whittle Street

Toll Bar

St Helens

Merseyside

WA10 3EE

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

Role-Specific Information Job Title: 37 hours per week maternity fixed term cover

Location: Cross site at Spinney Medical Centre and Eccleston Medical Centre

Job Responsibilities

The Patient Care Advisor / Administrator is responsible for providing high-quality administrative and front-line support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice. The postholder will deliver excellent patient service, manage appointments and enquiries efficiently, maintain accurate patient records, and support the clinical and management teams in delivering safe, patient-centred care.

Key duties include:

  • Welcoming and assisting patients in a professional and courteous manner
  • Managing telephone calls, appointment bookings, and patient enquiries
  • Processing prescriptions, referrals, and administrative documentation
  • Maintaining accurate and confidential patient records in line with practice policies
  • Supporting clinicians and the wider practice team with administrative tasks
  • Ensuring compliance with NHS regulations, data protection, and confidentiality standards
  • Assisting with general office duties to support the effective operation of the practice
Job description
Job responsibilities

Role-Specific Information Job Title: 37 hours per week maternity fixed term cover

Location: Cross site at Spinney Medical Centre and Eccleston Medical Centre

Job Responsibilities

The Patient Care Advisor / Administrator is responsible for providing high-quality administrative and front-line support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice. The postholder will deliver excellent patient service, manage appointments and enquiries efficiently, maintain accurate patient records, and support the clinical and management teams in delivering safe, patient-centred care.

Key duties include:

  • Welcoming and assisting patients in a professional and courteous manner
  • Managing telephone calls, appointment bookings, and patient enquiries
  • Processing prescriptions, referrals, and administrative documentation
  • Maintaining accurate and confidential patient records in line with practice policies
  • Supporting clinicians and the wider practice team with administrative tasks
  • Ensuring compliance with NHS regulations, data protection, and confidentiality standards
  • Assisting with general office duties to support the effective operation of the practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Qualifications
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths
  • NVQ Level 2/3 in Business Administration or Customer Service (desirable)
  • Evidence of commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
Desirable
  • Requirements
  • The successful candidate will have experience in a customer-facing or administrative role, ideally within a healthcare or GP practice environment. They will be organised, approachable, and able to work effectively in a busy setting while maintaining a professional and compassionate manner.
  • The successful candidate will demonstrate:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organisational and time management abilities
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good IT and administrative skills
  • A caring and patient-focused approach
  • The ability to remain calm and resilient under pressure
  • Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements
  • Experience using clinical systems such as EMIS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Qualifications
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths
  • NVQ Level 2/3 in Business Administration or Customer Service (desirable)
  • Evidence of commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
Desirable
  • Requirements
  • The successful candidate will have experience in a customer-facing or administrative role, ideally within a healthcare or GP practice environment. They will be organised, approachable, and able to work effectively in a busy setting while maintaining a professional and compassionate manner.
  • The successful candidate will demonstrate:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organisational and time management abilities
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good IT and administrative skills
  • A caring and patient-focused approach
  • The ability to remain calm and resilient under pressure
  • Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements
  • Experience using clinical systems such as EMIS
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

Spinney Medical Centre

Address

23 Whittle Street

Toll Bar

St Helens

Merseyside

WA10 3EE

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.spinneymedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name

Spinney Medical Centre

Address

23 Whittle Street

Toll Bar

St Helens

Merseyside

WA10 3EE

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.spinneymedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)