Sunny Meed Surgery

Medical Receptionist - Reactive Care Team

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North East England
Permanent
Admin and Clerical
GBP 0 - 12 per year

Posted 3 day(s) ago

Reference: 2383946


Job summary

Join Our Friendly, Supportive Team at Sunny Meed Surgery!

Sunny Meed Surgery is a welcoming, patient-focused GP practice operating across three sites in Woking. We are looking for enthusiastic Medical Receptionists to join our growing team. If you are friendly, organised, and passionate about providing excellent patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

We offer flexibility across a range of morning 8:0013:30 and afternoon 13:3018:30 shifts. The role includes covering staff holidays and sickness when required.

We also offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • NHS Pension Scheme
  • Funded training and professional development
  • Free onsite parking
  • Staff discounts and benefits
  • Support for those returning to work after a career break

Returning to Work?

We welcome applications from individuals returning after a career break. We provide full training, mentoring, and support to ease your transition back into the workplace.

Important Information

  • Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
  • This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check
  • We may close the vacancy early if a suitable applicant is appointed

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

  • Be the first point of contact for patients in person, online, and by phone
  • Provide a warm, professional, efficient service to all patients
  • Complete online forms on behalf of patients
  • Arrange appointments following clinician instructions
  • Maintain patient records with full confidentiality
  • Support reception and admin duties to keep the practice running smoothly
  • Participate in staff meetings, training, and opening/closing duties
About us

Why Work With Us,

Working at Sunny Meed means joining a supportive, caring practice with a strong team spirit. We pride ourselves not only on excellent patient carebut also on creating an enjoyable workplace. Our staff enjoy:

  • Fun events such as icecream and coffee van
  • Pottery evenings, pizza nights, bowling, monthly games night and pub socials
  • A virtual walking challenge with other Surrey practices
  • An annual Christmas party
  • A dedicated Sunny Meed book club
  • Our own well-being programme
  • Friendly, enthusiastic colleagues and an open-door policy
Details
Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.71 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5286-26-0001

Job locations

Sunny Meed Surgery

Heathside Road

Woking

Surrey

GU22 7EY

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Be the first point of contact for patients in person, online, and by phone
  • Provide a warm, professional, efficient service to all patients
  • Complete online forms on behalf of patients
  • Arrange appointments following clinician instructions
  • Maintain patient records with full confidentiality
  • Support reception and admin duties to keep the practice running smoothly
  • Participate in staff meetings, training, and opening/closing duties
Job description
Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Be the first point of contact for patients in person, online, and by phone
  • Provide a warm, professional, efficient service to all patients
  • Complete online forms on behalf of patients
  • Arrange appointments following clinician instructions
  • Maintain patient records with full confidentiality
  • Support reception and admin duties to keep the practice running smoothly
  • Participate in staff meetings, training, and opening/closing duties
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • What Were Looking For
  • Essential:
  • GCSE English & Maths (AC) or equivalent
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Positive, enthusiastic attitude
  • Willingness to complete required training
  • Desirable:
  • Previous reception or customer service experience
  • Ability to handle difficult situations confidently
  • Flexible and able to cover shifts at short notice
  • Calm, polite, approachable manner
  • Driving licence (preferred)
Desirable
  • What Were Looking For
  • Desirable:
  • Previous reception or customer service experience
  • Ability to handle difficult situations confidently
  • Flexible and able to cover shifts at short notice
  • Calm, polite, approachable manner
  • Driving licence (preferred)
Experience
Essential
  • Ability to handle difficult situations confidently
  • Flexible and able to cover shifts at short notice
  • Calm, polite, approachable manner
Desirable
  • Previous experience within a GP Practice in a similar Reception, Admin or Care Coordinator position.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • What Were Looking For
  • Essential:
  • GCSE English & Maths (AC) or equivalent
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Positive, enthusiastic attitude
  • Willingness to complete required training
  • Desirable:
  • Previous reception or customer service experience
  • Ability to handle difficult situations confidently
  • Flexible and able to cover shifts at short notice
  • Calm, polite, approachable manner
  • Driving licence (preferred)
Desirable
  • What Were Looking For
  • Desirable:
  • Previous reception or customer service experience
  • Ability to handle difficult situations confidently
  • Flexible and able to cover shifts at short notice
  • Calm, polite, approachable manner
  • Driving licence (preferred)
Experience
Essential
  • Ability to handle difficult situations confidently
  • Flexible and able to cover shifts at short notice
  • Calm, polite, approachable manner
Desirable
  • Previous experience within a GP Practice in a similar Reception, Admin or Care Coordinator position.
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

Sunny Meed Surgery

Address

Sunny Meed Surgery

Heathside Road

Woking

Surrey

GU22 7EY

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.sunnymeedsurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name

Sunny Meed Surgery

Address

Sunny Meed Surgery

Heathside Road

Woking

Surrey

GU22 7EY

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.sunnymeedsurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)