Medical Receptionist
Islington, North London
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Medical Receptionist
Jobs at GP Surgeries & PCNs
Full-time, part-time, and temporary medical receptionist roles at NHS GP surgeries, Primary Care Networks, and urgent care providers across the UK.
Full-Time Roles
Permanent medical receptionist positions at GP surgeries and PCNs. 35–40 hours per week.
Browse Full-TimePart-Time Roles
Flexible part-time positions to fit around your schedule — typically 16–25 hours per week.
Browse Part-TimeTemporary & Cover
Short-term cover and maternity contracts. Ideal for those seeking flexible work between permanent roles.
Browse Temporary- 170+5-Star Reviews
- 98%Satisfaction Rate
- NHSFramework Approved
- 100+Receptionist Roles Placed
Trusted by
- NHS GP Surgeries
- Primary Care Networks
- Urgent Care Centres
- Walk-in Centres
- Private GP Clinics
- NHS Trusts
About the Role
What Does a Medical Receptionist Do?
A medical receptionist is the first point of contact for patients at a GP surgery or primary care setting. It's a varied, patient-facing role that combines administration, communication, and a genuine understanding of how a GP practice runs.
SHR Group places medical receptionists into GP surgeries, PCNs, and urgent care providers across the UK — both permanent and temporary positions, full and part-time.
- Booking & managing patient appointments
- Answering phones & triaging patient queries
- Processing repeat prescriptions
- Maintaining patient records (EMIS / SystmOne)
- Liaising with clinical staff and practice managers
- Care navigation & signposting
- Non-Clinical Primary Care Staff
GP Surgery & PCN Receptionist Roles Across the UK
- Typical Salary
£22k–£28k
- Part-Time Available
16–25 hrs/wk
- Systems Used
EMIS & SystmOne
- Coverage
UK-Wide
Current Vacancies
Medical Receptionist Roles Available Now
Current openings at GP surgeries and PCNs across the UK. Register to receive new roles matched to your location and availability.
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What to Expect as a Medical Receptionist
The role varies by practice, but these are the core responsibilities you'll encounter in most GP surgery and PCN settings.
Patient Calls & Triage
Answering inbound patient calls, booking appointments, and signposting to the appropriate clinician or service.
Appointment Management
Managing the clinical diary — booking, cancelling, and rescheduling appointments across multiple clinicians.
Prescription Processing
Handling repeat prescription requests and liaising with the dispensary or pharmacy as required.
Clinical System Admin
Maintaining accurate patient records in EMIS Web or SystmOne — coding, letters, and referral administration.
Care Navigation
Guiding patients to the right service — GP, ANP, pharmacist, social prescriber, or external provider.
General Administration
Post, scanning, filing, QOF recalls, and supporting the practice manager with administrative tasks.
Why SHR Group
The Primary Care Non-Clinical Specialists
We place non-clinical staff into GP settings every week. We understand what practices need and what candidates want.
GP Practice Specialists
We only recruit for primary care — so we understand the difference between EMIS and SystmOne, what care navigation means, and what a busy Monday morning looks like.
Roles Near You
We have medical receptionist vacancies across every major UK city and region — and we prioritise finding you roles close to home.
Fast Placement
Many of our receptionist candidates are placed within 1–2 weeks of registration. We move quickly because practices need cover fast.
Competitive Salaries
We negotiate on your behalf and benchmark salaries regularly to make sure you're paid fairly for your experience and skills.
Supportive Process
We guide you through every step — application, interview preparation, offer, and onboarding. You won't be left in the dark.
NHS Framework Approved
Our NHS framework status means practices across England can recruit non-clinical staff through us directly — more opportunities for you.
How It Works
Register & Get Placed in 3 Steps
Simple, friendly registration and a fast matching process — designed for non-clinical candidates.
Register & Upload CV
Tell us your experience, preferred hours, location, and whether you're looking for permanent, part-time, or temporary work.
Interview Matching
We match you to suitable vacancies and arrange interviews with GP practices that are the right fit for your background.
Start Your New Role
Accept your offer and we support you through onboarding — references, DBS, and first-day preparation all handled.
What People Say
Trusted by Candidates & Practices Alike
SHR found me a full-time receptionist role at a lovely GP surgery in Islington within two weeks. They were supportive throughout and prepared me brilliantly for the interview.
We've used SHR to fill two receptionist roles this year. Both candidates were excellent — they clearly understood what a GP practice actually needs from front-of-house staff.
I'd been looking for a part-time role that fit around school hours for months. SHR found me the perfect 20-hour position at a local PCN within weeks. Couldn't be happier.
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