Reception Administrator
Job summary
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to lead our reception team.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of reception services, including oversight of the appointment system, patient access, and team performance, ensuring a professional and efficient service at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily running of the reception team
- Coordinate clinician rotas, appointment availability, and clinic templates
- Lead, supervise and support reception staff, including training and development
- Ensure high standards of patient care and customer service at all times
- Act as the first point of escalation for patient queries and complaints aligned to reception services
- Monitor workflows and implement improvements to enhance efficiency
- Ensure compliance with practice policies, CQC standards and GDPR
- Work closely with clinicians and the management team to support service delivery
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience in a GP practice
- Has experience supervising or supporting a team
- Has strong knowledge of EMIS
- Is highly organised and able to manage competing demands
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Is calm under pressure and able to manage challenging situations
- Is committed to delivering an excellent patient experience
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily running of the reception team
- Manage and maintain the appointment system, ensuring effective access for patients
- Coordinate clinician rotas, appointment availability, and clinic templates
- Lead, supervise and support reception staff, including training and development
- Ensure high standards of patient care and customer service at all times
- Act as the first point of escalation for patient queries and complaints aligned to reception services
- Monitor workflows and implement improvements to enhance efficiency
- Ensure compliance with practice policies, CQC standards and GDPR
- Work closely with clinicians and the management team to support service delivery
About us
About Us
Queensway Medical Centre is a well-established, patient-focused GP practice committed to delivering high-quality, accessible healthcare to our local community.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Reception Administrator to join our friendly and supportive team and play a key role in the smooth running of our front-of-house services.
What We Offer
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Opportunities for training and development
- NHS pension
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The post holder is responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of the reception and administration team, ensuring the efficient and professional running of front-of-house services.
This includes oversight of the appointment system, patient access, and administrative workflows, while delivering a high standard of patient care and supporting the wider practice team.
The role acts as the key link between reception staff, clinicians, and management to ensure safe, responsive, and effective service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
1. Reception & Operational Management
- Oversee the daily running of the reception function, ensuring smooth patient flow and efficient service delivery
- Ensure all reception and administration processes are completed accurately and in line with practice protocols
- Monitor and improve workflows to enhance access and efficiency
- Maintain a clean, organised, and professional reception and waiting area
2. Appointment System & Access Management
- Take lead responsibility for the appointment book EMIS
- Set up and maintain clinical rotas
- Manage appointment availability and clinic templates
- Monitor demand and capacity
- Coordinate changes (leave, sickness, urgent clinics)
- Support delivery of access targets and improve patient access routes
3. Team Leadership & Supervision
- Line manage and supervise the reception
- Coordinate staff rotas ensuring adequate cover at all times
- Support recruitment, induction and training of new staff
- Provide ongoing coaching, supervision and performance support
- Act as first point of escalation for staff queries and issues
4. Patient Services & Experience
- Act as the first point of contact for patients where required
- Manage complex or escalated patient queries and complaints
- Ensure all patient interactions are:
- Professional
- Confidential
- Respectful
- Promote excellent customer care and patient satisfaction
5. Administration & Workflow Oversight
- Oversee:
- Appointment bookings and cancellations
- Workflow, scanning and document handling
- Message handling between patients and clinicians
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of all administrative tasks
- Monitor team workload and reallocate tasks where required
6. Communication & Liaison
- Act as a key link between:
- Reception/admin team
- GPs and clinical staff
- External agencies
- Ensure clear communication of updates, changes, and priorities
- Support implementation of new systems and processes
7. Quality, Governance & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to:
- CQC standards
- Practice policies and SOPs
- GDPR and confidentiality requirements
- Support audits, reporting, and service improvement
- Manage complaints relating to reception services
8. IT & Systems
- Ensure effective use of clinical systems
- Support staff training in system use
- Troubleshoot basic IT/admin issues and escalate where required
9. General Duties
- Provide reception cover when required
- Attend meetings and contribute to service improvement
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role
Person Specification (brief)
Essential:
- Supervisory/management experience
- Strong organisational and leadership skills
- Excellent communication and patient-facing skills
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable:
- Understanding of primary care access models
- Experience with complaints handling
- Experience in GP practice
- Knowledge of appointment systems EMIS
Key Outcomes / KPIs
- Appointment utilisation rates
- Patient access and waiting times
- Call handling performance
- Patient feedback/complaints
- Staff training completion and absence management
Person Specification
Experience
- Must have had experience of working in a busy GP Practice and be familiar with the day to day running and strategy
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
Queensway Medical Centre
Address
Queensway
Poulton-le-fylde
Lancashire
FY6 7ST
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.queenswaymedicalcentre.nhs.uk/