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Teresa Dyson

Teresa Dyson

Rochester,Kent

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in GP practice administration and switchboard oversight, known for exceptional organisational skills and leadership excellence. Demonstrates a calm demeanour and excellent telephone manner, ensuring efficient appointment booking and customer service. Skilled in facilities coordination, conference preparation, and team building, with a strong focus on resourcefulness and time management. Committed to maintaining a well-presented and trustworthy presence while supporting seamless operations.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1997
1997
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Operations/Business Manager

Summercroft Surgery
Farnborough, Bromley
07.2024 - 09.2025
  • Mitigated risks by enforcing strict health and safety protocols within the practice.
  • Recruited high-quality medical and support staff to enhance service delivery.
  • Managed staffing schedules, ensuring optimal coverage during peak times.
  • Facilitated successful audits through meticulous record-keeping and documentation.
  • Fostered strong relationships with patients through excellent communication skills.
  • Promoted positive working environment with regular team meetings and communication.
  • Enhanced practice efficiency by streamlining administrative processes.
  • Developed comprehensive operational policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Oversaw procurement of office supplies for smooth day-to-day operations.
  • Coordinated staff training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
  • Participated in interviewing, hiring and orientation of new staff, securing top talent to meet practice needs.
  • Coordinated regular staff meetings and performance reviews to meet practice objectives.
  • Interacted with and addressed patients complaints, finding mutually beneficial solutions.
  • Oversaw and developed effecient appointments system, reducing patient wait times.
  • Resolved issues by recording and investigating complaints and recommending remedial actions.

Deputy Practice Manager

Swanscombe Health Centre
Swanscombe, Kent
09.2018 - 07.2025

I started working as a GP receptionist and progressed quickly to GP Secretary, carrying our appointment booking, referrals, docman, then was promoted to Deputy Practice Manager due to a takeover under Swanscombe Partnership where i have been working with the Practice Manager to carry out CQC related work QOF, Safeguarding HR Training of staff, Annual leave tasks policies and procedures. I pay attention to detail and offer guidance and support to the team and the Practice Manager taking on all roles and responsibilities as and when given in a timely fashion and the the best of my ability. I am confident outgoing and thrive on new challenges and responsibilities

YOT/ISSP ADMINISTRATOR

Kent County Council Social Services
Gravesend
08.2001 - 09.2005
  • Admin Duties, and interacting with solicitors and young offenders on preparing court cases, and advising children and families and Child in need programmes Safeguarding Training intensive and utilised frequently

RECEPTION

Fyffes Multirefresh Ltd
Dartford
06.1999 - 08.2001
  • Reception Duties, arranging management meetings and contacting suppliers, HR systems payroll and appraisals

RECEPTIONIST

Grange Moor Hotel
Maidstone
08.1997 - 05.1999
  • Main Duties include Checking customers in and out, cash handling, booking of functions and assisting in management of events. This involved the day to day running of the reception area and helping customers with queries.

RECEPTIONIST TRAINEE

AEI Cables Ltd
Gravesend
07.1995 - 07.1997
  • Apprenticeship - Reception / Admin Duties, Learning call handling, customer services, minute taking, HR procedures and carrying out NVQ level 2 in Administration

Education

NVQ - Business Administration

Wet Kent College

GCSES - undefined

Thamesview Secondary

Skills

  • GP practice administration
  • Switchboard oversight
  • Trustworthy
  • Customer service
  • Meeting catering
  • Well-presented
  • Efficient appointment booking
  • Administration
  • Facilities coordination
  • Conference preparation
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • Time management
  • Calm demeanour
  • Organisational skills
  • Team building
  • Resourcefulness
  • Leadership excellence

Timeline

Operations/Business Manager

Summercroft Surgery
07.2024 - 09.2025

Deputy Practice Manager

Swanscombe Health Centre
09.2018 - 07.2025

YOT/ISSP ADMINISTRATOR

Kent County Council Social Services
08.2001 - 09.2005

RECEPTION

Fyffes Multirefresh Ltd
06.1999 - 08.2001

RECEPTIONIST

Grange Moor Hotel
08.1997 - 05.1999

RECEPTIONIST TRAINEE

AEI Cables Ltd
07.1995 - 07.1997

GCSES - undefined

Thamesview Secondary

NVQ - Business Administration

Wet Kent College
Teresa Dyson