Job summary
Excellent IT skills
Excellent communication & people skills
Reliability and flexibility
Team player

Bonus Qualities:
Experience of working as a Medical Receptionist or in a medical environment e.g. in a GP Practice or pharmacy desired.

Main duties of the job

• Answering phone calls and greeting patients face to face.
• Booking/cancelling appointments.
• Handling prescription requests.
• Monitoring surgery emails.
• Handling of incoming post.
• Be able to cover leave requests

About us
Part-Time GP Receptionist Maternity Cover

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Part-Time GP Receptionist to join our well-established GP Surgery in the heart of Loughton.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and reliable individual to join our young and energetic team and provide maternity cover for 24 hours per week, spread over 4 days (6-hour shifts).

Our practice has a list size of over 15,000 patients and offers a busy, varied and rewarding working environment. The role will include a mixture of morning and evening shifts, so flexibility is essential.

This position is initially offered as maternity cover. However, should a suitable permanent position become available in the future, there may be an opportunity for the successful candidate to be considered for a permanent role, subject to the needs of the practice and the appropriate recruitment process.

We are looking for someone who is committed to providing excellent patient service, works well as part of a team and is able to work confidently in a busy GP practice environment.

Hours: 24 hours per week
Working pattern: 4 days per week, 6 hours per day
Contract: Maternity cover, with potential for permanent employment should a suitable vacancy arise
Location: Loughton

Details
Date posted
29 September 2026

Pay scheme
Other

Salary
£12.71 an hour
according to age

Contract
Fixed term

Duration
12 months

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
A5598-26-0005

Job locations
The Loughton Surgery
25 Traps Hill
Loughton
Essex
IG10 1SZ
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Part-Time GP Receptionist Maternity Cover

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Part-Time GP Receptionist to join our well-established GP Surgery in the heart of Loughton.

We are a busy and friendly practice with a patient list of over 15,000 and a young, energetic and supportive team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and approachable individual to join us on a maternity cover basis.

The position is for 24 hours per week, spread over 4 days, with 6-hour shifts. The role will involve a mixture of morning and evening sessions, so flexibility is essential.

The successful candidate will be joining a busy practice environment and will play an important role in providing a welcoming and efficient service to our patients.

The position is initially offered as maternity cover, with the potential for the successful candidate to be considered for a permanent position should a suitable vacancy become available in the future.

Hours: 24 hours per week
Working pattern: 4 days per week, 6-hour shifts
Contract: Maternity cover, with potential for a permanent position
Location: Loughton
Patient list: Over 15,000

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of working as a Medical Receptionist or in a medical environment e.g. in a GP Practice or pharmacy.
• Training available for a suitable candidate.

Desirable

• Experience of working as a Medical Receptionist or in a medical environment e.g. in a GP Practice or pharmacy.
• Training available for a suitable candidate.

Qualifications
Essential

• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent communication & people skills
• Reliability and flexibility
• Team player

Desirable

• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent communication & people skills
• Reliability and flexibility
• Team player

Employer details
Employer name
The Loughton Surgery

Address
The Loughton Surgery
25 Traps Hill
Loughton
Essex
IG10 1SZ
United Kingdom

Employer's website
Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Practice Managers
Viv Ward Jas Larh
loughtonsurgery@nhs.net
02084181340

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