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Receptionist / Administrator (GPA)NHS

Ferndown, BH22 9HB Permanent £12.71
Posted 15 September 2026 Closing date 4 October 2026
Branksome Rail Station (5.3 miles, direct) Norden - Park and Ride (Swanage Railway) (13.1 miles, direct) Bournemouth University (4.1 miles, direct)

Job summary

Tuesday: 08:30 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 18:30

Wednesday: 13:00 18:30

Thursday: 08:00 - 12:00 & 13:00 18:30

Friday: 08:30 - 13:00 & 14:00 18:00

Total = 32.5 hours

We are looking for an administrator/receptionist to join our friendly team at Pennys Hill Practice. You should have previous experience in a customer service environment, be flexible and willing to learn and have an ability to work under pressure. Applicants should also be confident and able to project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone as well as offer general assistance to the practice team. Whilst knowledge and experience of the NHS are beneficial, they are not essential, and training will be given. This is a challenging role at times, but it is also very rewarding.

Please note that the successful applicant must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer or support visa sponsorship for this role.

Main duties of the job

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by receptionist may include any or all of the items in the attached job description.

Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Reception Supervisor, Assistant to the Practice Manager or Practice Manager, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels.

Job description

Please see the attached job description for information of the duties and responsibilities to be undertaken within the role.

Please note, duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Reception Supervisor, Assistant to the Practice Manager or Practice Manager, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels.

About us

We are looking for a receptionist to join our team here at Penny's Hill Practice. We are based in Ferndown Town Centre in walking distance to all amenities and the local supermarket. The practice shares the purpose built premises with Orchid House Surgery with a range of community services also being provided from attached facilities.

Pennys Hill Practice is a six partner practice providing a range of primary care and community health services from Ferndown Medical Centre. We run a personal list system for our 6 GP's and have approximately 7500 patients registered with us. We also have 3 practice nurses, 1 Phlebotomist, 1 Phlebotomist / HCA, 1 tracker nurse / HCA and our reception team.

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