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Administrative Apprentice

Greystoke Surgery · North East · NE61 1JX

Apprenticeship Level 3 Business & Admin
Salary£15,600 yearly
LocationNorth East
PostcodeNE61 1JX
Start date2 Nov 2026
Apply by16 Oct 2026
QualificationBusiness administrator (level 3)
Training providercity of sunderland college
Job ID54226
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About the role

Reception & Patient Services Rockstar 🌟

Ready to be the first point of contact and a total lifesaver for our patients? We're looking for a super organized and friendly individual to keep our reception running like a well-oiled machine! 🚀

What you'll be doing:

  • Being the ultimate welcoming committee for patients and visitors. 👋
  • Mastering our appointment system – keeping it smooth and efficient. 🗓️
  • Handling all appointment requests, from walk-ins to phone calls, and making sure everyone gets to the right healthcare pro. 📞
  • Helping out with triage requests for patients who need a hand, and chatting with our awesome triage GPs. 🩺
  • Answering general questions, explaining how things work, and booking appointments like a boss. ✨
  • Confidently sharing patient test results when our GPs give the green light. ✅
  • Explaining practice procedures and requirements to new patients and those needing temporary cover, and getting all the paperwork sorted. 📝
  • Taking down all the important details for home visit requests and flagging anything crucial to the GP. 🏡
  • Arranging ambulance bookings when needed – you'll be a hero! 🚑
  • Processing repeat prescription requests so they're ready for patients within 48 hours, exactly where they want them. 💊
  • Handling payments for private services and issuing receipts. 💰
  • Accurately entering patient information into our system – precision is key! 💻

If you're a team player, a communication whiz, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! 🙌

Key responsibilities

  • Provide an effective reception service to patients and visitors
  • Manage and monitor the practice appointments system
  • Process and navigate patient triage requests
  • Handle general enquiries and provide patient information
  • Perform administrative tasks including mail, prescriptions, and data entry

Entry requirements

GCSE in: (English (grade 4-9), Maths (grade 4-9))