Medical Receptionist
Role summary
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The Medical Receptionist is expected to provide a friendly, efficient first point of contact for patients in a primary care setting. Responsibilities typically include answering telephone calls, booking and cancelling appointments, registering patients, handling enquiries, updating confidential medical records, processing correspondence and supporting clinicians and practice staff. Candidates should have strong communication and organisational skills, a professional and compassionate manner, basic computer literacy and the ability to work accurately under pressure. Previous reception, customer service or NHS experience is useful, although suitable applicants may receive training. The role requires discretion, reliability and a clear understanding of patient confidentiality, data protection and inclusive service delivery.
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 Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd
Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd is a UK healthcare services and management organisation associated with the delivery and support of primary care services. The company works with GP practices and healthcare teams to help coordinate day-to-day operations, patient administration and front-line services. Its work may include supporting practice management, reception functions, patient communications and the smooth running of NHS-related services. Employees are generally expected to provide professional, patient-focused support while maintaining confidentiality, accuracy and compliance with healthcare procedures. For a Medical Receptionist, the organisation offers the opportunity to work in a community-facing environment, assisting patients and supporting clinicians. Exact services, team structure and employment benefits can vary by practice and individual contract, so applicants should review the full NHS Jobs advert and seek clarification during recruitment.