Receptionist/Administrator
Bugbrooke Medical Practice
Northampton, NN7 3QNView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 October 2026
11 days leftJob description
We are a busy 11,000 patient GP practice in Northamptonshire looking for an Receptionist/Administrator for hours to be arranged to join our friendly t...
This is a fast-paced and
varied role that requires excellent communication skills and the ability to
remain calm under pressure. You will manage a range of administrative and
patient-facing tasks, ensuring the smooth running of our daily clinics.
Greeting
patients and visitors both in person and over the telephone.
Booking,
cancelling, and rescheduling appointments via the SystmOne clinical system.
Processing
repeat prescription requests and handling diverse patient enquiries.
Managing
incoming and outgoing post, clinical coding tasks, and scanning documentation.
Assist
with ad-hoc administrative tasks as needed.
Liaising
with GPs, nurses, and external healthcare providers (e.g., secondary care and
pharmacies).
Maintaining
patient confidentiality and data protection (GDPR) at all times.
You will play a vital role in ensuring
the efficient day-to-day operations of the practice. Your responsibilities will
include welcoming patients, managing appointment scheduling, handling incoming
calls, and supporting the administrative team with various clerical tasks.
ideal candidate will be organised, detail-oriented, and skilled in providing
excellent customer service to patients and visitors. Your contribution will
help create a welcoming atmosphere that enhances patient experience, while
upholding confidentiality and adhering to healthcare regulations and practice
policies.
Bugbrooke Medical Practice is committed to
providing high-quality patient care delivered by a dedicated team of healthcare
professionals. We are a rural practice caring for over 10,750 patients and
dispensing to over 3,500 patients.
We are part of the Integrated Care Board (ICB)
and a proud member of the Blue Primary Care Network (PCN). Together, we work to
ensure patients have access to all the services they need.
Bugbrooke Medical Practice is an accredited
training practice and for many years has been involved in the post graduate
training of fully qualified doctors who wish to enter the speciality of general
practice.
Our vision is clear, to be a trusted provider
in healthcare, delivering exceptional, personalised care that is deeply rooted
in our commitment to continuous learning, clinical excellence, and community
engagement.
Experience
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a compassionate and professional telephone manner.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- The ability to multi-task, prioritise workloads, and work effectively within a team environment.
Desirable
- Experience working in a GP practice or healthcare setting.
- Use of a clinical system (SystmOne) or similar records management system.
- Candidates who demonstrate strong IT proficiency and experience in a GP setting will be prioritised.
- While we offer up to 30 hours per week, flexibility to cover holiday or sickness within the team is an advantage.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
6 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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