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Apprentice Receptionist

Barwell & Hollycroft Medical Centre · Barwell · posted 20 August 2026

Wage
£15,600 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Customer service practitioner (level 2)
Starts
1 October 2026
Closing date
18 September 2026
Positions
1

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To provide support to the reception team and help contribute to organisational goals and targets including tasks such as:

  • Answer telephone calls and either deal with the query or pass on to the appropriate person
  • Initiate calls to resolve outstanding actions
  • Use clinical systems to identify patients requiring annual checks, and send invitations
  • Book patient appointments (routine, and cancellations)
  • Give routine test results
  • Take home visit requests
  • Pass emergency calls (e.g., chest pain/stroke) to duty doctor
  • Handle general enquiries
  • Resolve issues
  • Handle prescription queries
  • Manage appointment and clinic changes
  • Complete all associated administration in an accurate and timely manner
  • Provide outstanding customer care at all times, both internally and externally
  • Maintain a thorough knowledge of all practice procedures
  • Work in accordance with written protocols
  • Shred confidential correspondence in accordance with practice protocol

Your training

Customer Service Practitioner Level 2.

Apprentices will be allocated a Trainer Assessor, and training will be planned and delivered in conjunction with the employer to meet the individual needs of the apprentice.

Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the occupational standard.

On the job and off the job training will be delivered in the workplace.

Where it leads

Potential opportunity for ongoing permanent employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

About Barwell & Hollycroft Medical Centre

Barwell & Hollycroft Medical Centre strive together to deliver
personalised care to over 15,750 patients across their 2 sites.

Things to consider

This role will require the successful applicant to work between 2 sites; Barwell Medical Centre: High Street, Barwell, LE9 8DS and Hollycroft Medical Centre: Clifton Way, Hinckley, LE10 0XN.

Both centres are on local bus routes and candidates must be able and willing to use public transport to commute to both locations.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsAdministrative skillsTeam workingPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4 - 9) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4 - 9) — essential

Where you'll work

  • BARWELL MEDICAL CENTRE, JERSEY WAY, BARWELL, LEICESTER, LE9 8HR

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