Everest House Surgery

Patient Services Lead

The closing date is 30 September 2025

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Patient Services Lead to join our dynamic GP practice team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator/team leader to progress their career and take on a new level of responsibility

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of GP surgery systems, excellent IT skills, and previous EMIS experience. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, supporting clinical staff, and enhancing the patient experience.

Main duties of the job

The Patient Services Lead will play a pivotal role in ensuring high standards of patient service across the practice, supervising reception and administration teams, and providing strong operational and administrative support.

The role involves managing patient enquiries and appointments, leading on staff training and development, and supporting HR functions such as recruitment, onboarding, and appraisals. Working closely with the wider practice team, the Patient Services Lead will help drive service improvements, implement new initiatives, and contribute to enhancing patient experience.

Working within a flexible shift pattern that includes early mornings and late evenings, they will collaborate with the wider team to improve operational workflows.

About us

Everest House Surgery is a modern, patient-focused GP surgery committed to delivering high-quality primary care to our local community. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including routine consultations, chronic disease management, minor illness care, and support for long-term conditions. Our team of dedicated clinicians and administrative staff work collaboratively to ensure smooth practice operations, excellent patient experience, and the highest standards of clinical care. We are proud of our commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and fostering a supportive, inclusive working environment for all staff.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0591-25-0007

Job locations

Everest Way

Hemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire

HP2 4HY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Patient Services Lead will oversee reception and admin teams, ensuring excellent patient service and smooth daily operations. The role includes managing enquiries and appointments, supporting HR functions, and driving service improvements alongside the wider practice team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Patient Services Lead will oversee reception and admin teams, ensuring excellent patient service and smooth daily operations. The role includes managing enquiries and appointments, supporting HR functions, and driving service improvements alongside the wider practice team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
  • Previous NHS experience in a GP surgery or healthcare administrative role.
  • Knowledge of GP practice operations and prescribing processes.

Desirable

  • Strong IT skills, including experience with EMIS or similar clinical systems.
  • Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience supporting operational projects or back-office functions in a primary care setting.
  • Previous experience managing patient feedback or complaints.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
  • Previous NHS experience in a GP surgery or healthcare administrative role.
  • Knowledge of GP practice operations and prescribing processes.

Desirable

  • Strong IT skills, including experience with EMIS or similar clinical systems.
  • Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience supporting operational projects or back-office functions in a primary care setting.
  • Previous experience managing patient feedback or complaints.

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

Everest House Surgery

Address

Everest Way

Hemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire

HP2 4HY


Employer's website

https://everesthouse.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Everest House Surgery

Address

Everest Way

Hemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire

HP2 4HY


Employer's website

https://everesthouse.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Lisa Flaherty

lisaflaherty@nhs.net

01442418790

Details

Date posted

15 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0591-25-0007

Job locations

Everest Way

Hemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire

HP2 4HY


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