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Receptionist/Administrator
Grade
Not Agenda for Change
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 32 hours per week (Various)
Job ref
166-RPC-7461785
Employer
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
RPC East
Town
Inkersall
Salary
£23,875 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/10/2025 23:59

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Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Receptionist/Administrator

Not Agenda for Change

Job overview

Job Overview

An opportunity has arisen to join our growing team at Royal Primary Care, and we are looking for an enthusiastic part-time and full time Receptionist/Administrator to work within in our busy medical practice within the Chesterfield area.

 

We are looking to employ a receptionist/administrator to join our busy GP practice based in the Chesterfield area.  The role is working with both the reception and business services teams.

 

  ·         1 x 32 hours per week - Part-Time

Main duties of the job

Ensuring reception is manned at all times

Maintaining and monitoring the Practice appointments system

Processing personal and telephone requests for appointments, visits and telephone consultations and ensuring callers are directed to the appropriate healthcare professional,

All reception administration is processed in a timely manner

Processing and distributing incoming (and outgoing) mail

Taking messages and passing on information.

Filing and retrieving paperwork.

Processing repeat prescriptions in accordance with Practice guidelines.

Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with Practice procedures

Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team member and associated healthcare agencies and providers.

Clearing and re-stock consulting rooms as required.

Providing clerical assistance to Practice and Trust staff as required including word/data processing, filing, photocopying, diary management and scanning.

Monitoring of stationery and other supplies.

Dealing with clinical waste (including removal to designated area

Keeping the reception /office area, noticeboards and leaflet dispensers tidy and free from obstructions and clutter.

Note sorting scanning and administrative duties for patients and the Practice, dealing with patient tasks and associated paperwork.

Receiving patient monies according to the cash handling procedure

 

The successful candidate should have:

GCSE in Maths & English grade C or above.

Basic IT skills. 

Experience of working with the public, preferably in a reception environment.

Understand basic office procedures with some knowledge of SystmOne.

Working for our organisation

Our vision is to be an exceptional provider of family medicine, dedicated to our patients, and we’re on a mission to improve our community’s health and reduce inequality.   

Royal Primary Care surgeries are part of Chesterfield Royal Hospital Foundation Trust and this brings the benefits of being part of a larger organisation.  As well as an NHS pension, you’ll have access to training and development opportunities and a whole raft of well-being initiatives to look after your physical and mental health.   At Royal Primary Care, your happiness is at the heart of our appraisal system, and we place great importance on everyone feeling included.  You’ll have an equal say in how we look after you through access to our annual staff survey. 

(Please note although this is not Agenda for Change - we do offer our employees a good package of benefits)

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To work within the Administration team with a focus on achieving excellent patient care via the telephone and face to face.  The successful candidates main responsibilities will be to manage the Registrations and Prescription management of a busy respite care home. Providing professional and holistic administration support for all patients who are discharged to the home ensuring a smooth and safe transition from hospital to respite to home. 

Please see the attached job description for a full breakdown of the duties and responsibilities. 

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Working with the public, call handling
  • Understanding of back office functions
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of registering new patients
  • Understanding patient confidentiality

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Good team working skills
  • Understanding of Subject Access Requests and other types of from patients and / or outside agencies.
  • Understanding of referral process for patients from primary to secondary care.
  • Able to work independently or as part of a team
  • Effective time management skills
  • Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions
  • Clear communication skills
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of clinical systems ie SystmOne
  • Knowledge of appointment process
  • Use of SMS systems and email
  • Ability to action teams tasks
  • Understanding of safeguarding

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent qualification.
  • ECDL or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ or equivalent in customer care
  • Formal training in a public facing environment
  • Knowledge of GP computer systems, preferably SystmOne

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerInvesting in VolunteersArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Gina Houchin
Job title
Practice Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01246 748083
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