Job summary North Chelmsford Healthcare Centre are seeking a caring and proactive receptionist to join our team on a part-time basis to cover maternity leave. The position will commence on 1st February 2026 until 11th December 2026. This role involves working across both of our Chelmsford sites: North Chelmsford Healthcare Centre and our branch surgery, Beaulieu Healthcare Centre. Working hours will be as follows; Tuesday: 08:00 -14:00 Wednesday: 12:30 - 18:30 Thursday: 08:00 - 14:00 Friday: 12.30 - 18:30 Training and support will be provided with a comprehensive 3-week induction to ensure a smooth on boarding. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated team player who has customer service/patient experience and offers excellent communication skills. Main duties of the job Handle patient queries via phone, email, and in person Assist the triage doctor as part of the triage team Arrange home visits Manage card and cash payments from patients Oversee waiting lists and follow-up appointments Support clinicians and staff with day-to-day tasks About us North Chelmsford NHS Healthcare Centre is a SystmOne practice with a growing list size of over 17,000 patients. The practice has achieved a Good CQC rating and has an excellent reputation amongst Chelmsford residents. We are part of the Elizabeth Courtauld Partnership and are expanding with a new branch surgery opening in Beaulieu shortly. Please note, this post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check. If this vacancy attracts sufficient interest, it may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment. Benefits include; NHS Pension Scheme available Free car parking on site 4 weeks annual leave Birthday leave from 2026 Birthday leave day starting from 2026 Details Date posted 07 January 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.47 an hour Contract Fixed term Duration 11 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 29275 Job locations 2 White Hart Lane Chelmsford Essex CM2 5EF Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Person Specification Experience Essential Show empathy and a caring nature toward patients Demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration Maintain a positive, can-do attitude Learn quickly and apply new processes effectively Be confident using computers Be fully flexible to cover annual leave and short-notice sick leave Person Specification Experience Essential Show empathy and a caring nature toward patients Demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration Maintain a positive, can-do attitude Learn quickly and apply new processes effectively Be confident using computers Be fully flexible to cover annual leave and short-notice sick leave Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Primary Care Careers Address 2 White Hart Lane Chelmsford Essex CM2 5EF Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Primary Care Careers Address 2 White Hart Lane Chelmsford Essex CM2 5EF Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)