Job description

Job responsibilities

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
• Included on the NHS England Performers List
• MRCGP (or equivalent)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working within a total triage model
• Experience using EMIS Web
• Interest in service development, teaching or leadership

Informal Visits

Essential

• We welcome informal discussions and practice visits for prospective applicants.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Vita Healthcare

Address

Vita Healthcare

Grove Road Surgery

59-63 Grove Road

Eastbourne

BN21 4TX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.vita.healthcare/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of reception duties and the provision of general support to the multidisciplinary team. Duties can include but are not limited to, greeting and directing patients, effective use of the appointment system, booking appointments, processing of information and assisting patients as required. To act as the central point of contact for patients, the distribution of information, messages and enquiries for the clinical team, liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• EMIS user skills
• Experience of working with the general public
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow policy and procedure
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Forward thinker
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Experience of administrative duties
• Experience of working in a health care setting
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

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

Grove Road Surgery

Address

71-73 Grove Road

Wallasey

Wirral

Merseyside

CH45 3HF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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