Admin / Receptionist

Role summary

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The Admin/Receptionist supports the smooth running of a busy GP practice by welcoming patients, answering telephone enquiries, arranging and cancelling appointments, processing administrative requests, updating patient records and handling correspondence. Candidates are expected to have strong communication and organisational skills, good IT ability, accuracy, confidentiality and a calm, helpful manner. Previous reception, healthcare or customer-service experience is useful, although relevant transferable experience may be considered. The successful candidate must work reliably as part of a team, follow practice procedures, respect NHS confidentiality requirements and remain professional when dealing with sensitive or challenging situations.

About the employer

Chorlton Family Practice is a primary-care medical practice serving patients in Chorlton and the surrounding Manchester area. Like other NHS GP surgeries, it provides services such as medical consultations, chronic-condition management, health checks, vaccinations, prescription support, referrals and preventative healthcare. The practice is supported by GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, administrative staff and other primary-care professionals. Reception and administration teams are central to the patient experience, acting as the first point of contact and coordinating access to clinical services. Staff are expected to maintain confidentiality, communicate sensitively and work efficiently in a busy environment. The practice operates within NHS standards and local primary-care arrangements, with services and staffing subject to operational requirements.

Working in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom offers employment across healthcare, technology, finance, education, manufacturing and hospitality, with especially strong demand in major cities and regional health services. Its culture is diverse and generally values punctuality, privacy, professional communication and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living in Manchester, London and Birmingham to quieter coastal and rural communities. Public transport is widely available, though costs can be high, and renting is usually the largest household expense. Citizens of countries outside the UK and Ireland normally need immigration permission to work. A Skilled Worker visa requires an eligible sponsored role and salary threshold; many lower-paid administrative jobs may not qualify for sponsorship. Applicants should check current Home Office rules, healthcare access, housing costs and right-to-work requirements before relocating. NHS or care roles may have separate visa routes when eligible.