Norfolk Osteopathic Clinics Ltd

29/01/2026

Practice lead receptionist wanted: To Join Our Reception at Tacolneston Osteopaths

Are you a friendly and organized individual with a passion for providing exceptional service? We are seeking a proactive and professional receptionist who has some Quickbooks or accounts experience to join our osteopathic practice in Tacolneston. To work 12.75 hours over three days per week from 8.45am to 1pm to include Fridays. Hourly rate dependent on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

•Greet and assist patients with a warm and welcoming demeanour.
•Answer and direct phone calls efficiently, professionally and confidentiality.
•Manage incoming and outgoing emails and online diary, use Intuit (Quickbooks), with some administrative duties.
•Maintain a tidy and organized reception area, with light cleaning.
•Schedule appointments using an online diary.
•Assist with various administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Windows 10/11.
•Previous experience in a receptionist or customer service role is a plus.

What We Offer:

•Opportunities for development with Quickbooks and Microsoft.
•A supportive and collaborative work environment.
•The chance to make a positive impact every day helping the patients.

If you’re ready to take on this enjoyable role and be a key part of our team, please send your resume and a covering letter before 12th February 2026 to:-

E-mail reception@norfolkost.co.uk

Tel: 01953 789629/07818 747776 😊

20/10/2025

Osteopathic team member Rebecca Basten has recently attended the Trauma and Orthopaedic Conference in Cambridge, further developing her knowledge in this area. Here she shares her experience of the day.
Rebecca is available for appointments at our Aylsham clinic. Please call 01263 732028 to book or book online at norfolkost.co.uk.

08/10/2025

We're delighted to welcome Rebecca Basten to our osteopathic team. Rebecca holds a Masters degree in Osteopathy from Swansea University, where she undertook over 1,000 hours of clinical placement and developed her skills in patient centred, hands-on care. She has a particular interest in sports injury rehabilitation and cranial osteopathy, having gained hands-on experience in both areas. Rebecca brings an approachable and empathetic energy to her practice. Her patients can expect honest, enthusiastic
care, rooted in building trust and listening carefully.

Rebecca is available for appointments at our Aylsham clinic. Please book online at www.norfolkost.co.uk or call 01263 732028.

17/09/2025

BREAKTHROUGH: Researchers at Duke University have discovered a direct neural pathway—termed the “neurobiotic sense”—that links gut microbes to the brain in real time, reshaping how we understand appetite, behavior, and gut–brain communication.

Published in Nature, this study shows that in the mouse colon, specialized cells called neuropods detect the microbial protein flagellin, via the receptor TLR5, triggering release of PYY. This hormone activates vagal neurons, which promptly signal the brain to curb feeding. Mice lacking TLR5 in those neuropod cells continued to overeat and gained weight.

This mechanism illustrates how gut bacteria, through flagellin detection, can influence behavior on the spot. Importantly, the effect occurs independently of immune activation, metabolism, or overall microbiome presence, and even works in germ-free mice.

The authors propose that this neurobiotic sense may also affect mood and mental health, offering new potential approaches to managing obesity and psychiatric disorders by modulating diet or microbiome composition.

Source: Liu, W. W., Reicher, N., Alway, E., Rupprecht, L. E., Weng, P., Schaefgen, C., … Bohórquez, D. V. (2025). A gut sense for a microbial pattern regulates feeding. Nature.

13/03/2025

Receptionist wanted to join our Reception at Tacolneston Osteopaths. *.5 hours per week. Please call 01953 789629 for more details

19/01/2024

Looking for a rewarding and flexible health career?

Our four-year undergraduate degrees equip you with the essential skills to embark on a career as a registered osteopath.

Start your journey with us at our London campus in September 2024 or September 2025.

Visit https://bcnogroup.ac.uk/open-day-bcom/ to register to attend one of our upcoming open days at our London campus on Friday 26th January from 10am to 12pm or Thursday 8th February from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

12/01/2024

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