Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Receptionist / AdministratorSeaton & Colyton Medical Practice

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Job type: Permanent | Full-time and part-time positions available

Are you organised, friendly and great at keeping your cool when things get busy?

We're looking for enthusiastic, reliable people to join our busy Reception and Administration team!If you enjoy helping people, can juggle several things at once and like a job where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

Following promotion and internal restructuring, we have both full-time and part-time permanent opportunities available.

What's the job?

You'll be at the heart of our practice, helping patients and supporting our clinical team. Your day could include:

• Welcoming patients and handling telephone enquiries.
• Booking appointments and supporting our online triage system.
• Processing patient information and administrative tasks.
• Working closely with GPs and other healthcare professionals.
• Helping keep our busy practice running smoothly.

It's a varied, fast-paced role that can be challenging at times, but also incredibly rewarding.

What are we looking for?

• A calm head – even when the phones won't stop ringing!
• Great people skills – friendly, patient and professional.
• Good IT skills – comfortable using computers and learning new systems.
• Common sense and initiative – someone who can think on their feet.
• Flexibility and teamwork – happy to muck in and help colleagues.
• Reliability and a positive attitude – with a sense of humour thrown in!

No GP surgery experience? No problem!

We'll provide full training and support. Previous reception or administration experience is helpful, but attitude and willingness to learn matter just as much.

What do we offer?

• Permanent full-time and part-time positions.
• Starting pay of £13.00 per hour.
• A friendly, supportive team.
• Full training and opportunities to develop.
• A varied role where you can make a real difference.
• Potential pay increase following successful completion of probation.

Working hours

Full-time and part-time hours available, with working patterns discussed at interview.

Availability to work Mondays and Fridays is essential. Flexibility across our practice opening hours is important.

**Ready to join us?**If you're a people person who enjoys a challenge, likes being busy and wants to be part of a great team, we'd love to hear from you!

To apply, please submit your CV through Indeed.

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted based on the information provided in your CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend our group interview on Monday 9 November 2026 at 5.30 pm.

Please note: Attendance at the group interview is by invitation only.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme

Experience:

• Administrative: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person