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Receptionist/Administrator
Role summary
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The Receptionist/Administrator supports the smooth running of a primary care practice by welcoming patients, answering telephone and online enquiries, booking and managing appointments, processing registrations, updating records and handling general administrative tasks. Candidates should have strong communication and organisational skills, a professional and friendly manner, good attention to detail and confidence using computer systems. Previous reception, administrative or healthcare experience is desirable, although relevant transferable experience may be considered. The role requires confidentiality, empathy, reliability and the ability to remain calm when dealing with busy periods or distressed patients. Flexibility, teamwork and a commitment to providing inclusive, high-quality patient service are expected.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
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About Operose Health
Operose Health is a major provider of NHS primary care services in the United Kingdom. The organisation works with GP practices and healthcare teams to deliver accessible, patient-focused services in local communities. Its workforce includes doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants, receptionists, administrators and practice management professionals. Operose Health aims to improve access to care through efficient practice operations, digital services and collaborative clinical teams. Employees typically work in busy general practice environments, supporting patients with appointments, registration, referrals, prescriptions and wider administrative needs. The company places emphasis on professionalism, equality, safeguarding, confidentiality and high standards of patient care. Specific employment terms, responsibilities and benefits vary by practice and job location, so applicants should check the individual NHS Jobs advertisement carefully.