Temporary Medical Secretary jobs in Manchester

Receptionist (Permanent Role)
Hours: 27.5 hours per week (5.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday)
Working Pattern: Shifts Between 7:45am to 6:40pm
Additional Hours: Regular overtime opportunities available (potential to increase to full-time hours)
Annual Leave: 5 weeks plus Bank Holidays
Start Date: Negotiable
Location: The Knoll Surgery, Frodsham

We are seeking a friendly, flexible, and reliable Receptionist to join our busy surgery team on a temporary basis, with the potential for a permanent position. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys delivering excellent patient care as part of a supportive and professional team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greeting and checking in patients at the front desk
• Signposting patients to the appropriate service or clinician
• Dispensing medication and handling payments for dispensing patients
• Booking appointments for GPs, nurses, physiotherapists, and other clinicians
• Managing workflow and tasks received from other departments
• Using systems such as EMIS, Excel, Word, and Office 365
• Ensuring effective communication with patients via appropriate channels
• Assisting with stock checking in clinical rooms
• Supporting day-to-day operations to help manage patient demand efficiently

What We’re Looking For:

• A team player with a strong focus on patient care
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Confidence using IT systems and multitasking in a busy environment
• Willingness to work flexibly and provide shift cover when needed
• Previous experience in a healthcare or customer-facing role is desirable but not essential

Additional Information:

• Shift rotas are usually published with a minimum of 2 months’ notice
• Frequent overtime opportunities

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.92 per hour

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Experience:

• General Practice: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person