Byfield Medical Centre

Reception Manager

The closing date is 01 January 2026

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an experienced Reception Manager. Ideally you will also have experience of Health and Safety and the role incorporates this

Main duties of the job

You will report directly to the Practice Manager. Looking after a team of part time receptionist ensuring a high level of customer service to our patients. The role also includes being the Health and Safety officer for the practice.

About us

We are a small rural practice in a beautiful village in Northamptonshire, we also straddle the borders of Oxfordshire and Warwickshire. We have 8,300 patients and are a small and friendly team

Details

Date posted

15 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0606-25-0005

Job locations

Church Street

Byfield

Daventry

Northamptonshire

NN11 6XN


Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLEReception Manager

REPORTS TO Practice Manager

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for an experience and confident Reception Manager to lead our busy front-of-house team and support the smooth running of our practice. This is a key leadership role for someone passionate about delivering an outstanding patient experience while ensuring efficient and professional reception services.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Leading, supervising and developing the reception team

Organising the practice rota, arranging cover for staff absence and managing your teams annual leave

Monitoring and managing your teams sickness ensuring accurate processes and reporting

Proven ability to lead, motivate, and support a team

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills

Overseeing all daily reception operations and ensuring a smooth patient journey

A calm, professional approach with the ability to manage a busy front-of-house environment

Strong IT proficiency, multitasking ability, and attention to detail

Ensuring timely and effective handling of patient queries and enquiries

Overseeing stock management, including

Handling complaints from patients in relation to reception services

Collaborating closely with the wider clinical and management team to support effective service delivery

Health and Safety lead for the practice

This job description is not exhaustive. It is intended to give an outline of what is expected and is subject to annual review as part of appraisal scheme by the Practice Manager.

GENERAL DUTIES

In addition to the key job responsibilities detailed in this job description all employees at are expected to comply with the general duties detailed below:

Infection Control

To maintain a clean, safe environment, ensuring adherence to the practices standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control.

Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment.

Information Governance

All staff have an individual responsibility for creating accurate records of their work and for making entries into and managing all NHS records effectively in line with the Health Record Keeping Policy and other Health Records and Corporate Records Management policies and procedures in order to meet the legal, regulatory and accountability requirements.

Health and Safety

To take reasonable care to prevent injury to themselves or others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. To co-operate fully in discharging policies and procedures with regard to health and safety matters. To immediately report to their manager any shortcomings in health and safety procedures and practice. To report any accidents or dangerous incidents to their immediate manager and safety representative as early as possible and submit a completed accident/incident form. To use protective clothing and equipment where provided.

Governance

To actively participate in governance activities to ensure that the highest standards of care and business conduct are achieved.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLEReception Manager

REPORTS TO Practice Manager

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for an experience and confident Reception Manager to lead our busy front-of-house team and support the smooth running of our practice. This is a key leadership role for someone passionate about delivering an outstanding patient experience while ensuring efficient and professional reception services.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Leading, supervising and developing the reception team

Organising the practice rota, arranging cover for staff absence and managing your teams annual leave

Monitoring and managing your teams sickness ensuring accurate processes and reporting

Proven ability to lead, motivate, and support a team

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills

Overseeing all daily reception operations and ensuring a smooth patient journey

A calm, professional approach with the ability to manage a busy front-of-house environment

Strong IT proficiency, multitasking ability, and attention to detail

Ensuring timely and effective handling of patient queries and enquiries

Overseeing stock management, including

Handling complaints from patients in relation to reception services

Collaborating closely with the wider clinical and management team to support effective service delivery

Health and Safety lead for the practice

This job description is not exhaustive. It is intended to give an outline of what is expected and is subject to annual review as part of appraisal scheme by the Practice Manager.

GENERAL DUTIES

In addition to the key job responsibilities detailed in this job description all employees at are expected to comply with the general duties detailed below:

Infection Control

To maintain a clean, safe environment, ensuring adherence to the practices standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control.

Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment.

Information Governance

All staff have an individual responsibility for creating accurate records of their work and for making entries into and managing all NHS records effectively in line with the Health Record Keeping Policy and other Health Records and Corporate Records Management policies and procedures in order to meet the legal, regulatory and accountability requirements.

Health and Safety

To take reasonable care to prevent injury to themselves or others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. To co-operate fully in discharging policies and procedures with regard to health and safety matters. To immediately report to their manager any shortcomings in health and safety procedures and practice. To report any accidents or dangerous incidents to their immediate manager and safety representative as early as possible and submit a completed accident/incident form. To use protective clothing and equipment where provided.

Governance

To actively participate in governance activities to ensure that the highest standards of care and business conduct are achieved.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to at least GCSE level in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Essential
  • We are seeking an organised, proactive, and confident individual with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering excellent patient service.
  • You should have:
  • Previous experience in a senior reception or supervisory role, experience within a GP practice is highly desirable
  • Strong knowledge of EMIS and Docman, and experience managing staff sickness and annual leave processes
  • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and support a team
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
  • Experience managing appointment diaries, patient queries, and complex scheduling
  • A calm, professional approach with the ability to manage a busy front-of-house environment
  • Strong IT proficiency, multitasking ability, and attention to detail
  • Experience of formally dealing with customer complaints

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of running a reception team

Desirable

  • Experience of running a reception team within a GP Practice
  • Knowledge of EMIS and Docman
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to at least GCSE level in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Essential
  • We are seeking an organised, proactive, and confident individual with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering excellent patient service.
  • You should have:
  • Previous experience in a senior reception or supervisory role, experience within a GP practice is highly desirable
  • Strong knowledge of EMIS and Docman, and experience managing staff sickness and annual leave processes
  • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and support a team
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
  • Experience managing appointment diaries, patient queries, and complex scheduling
  • A calm, professional approach with the ability to manage a busy front-of-house environment
  • Strong IT proficiency, multitasking ability, and attention to detail
  • Experience of formally dealing with customer complaints

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of running a reception team

Desirable

  • Experience of running a reception team within a GP Practice
  • Knowledge of EMIS and Docman

Employer details

Employer name

Byfield Medical Centre

Address

Church Street

Byfield

Daventry

Northamptonshire

NN11 6XN


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Byfield Medical Centre

Address

Church Street

Byfield

Daventry

Northamptonshire

NN11 6XN


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Tracey Rymer

tracey.rymer@nhs.net

01327265841

Details

Date posted

15 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0606-25-0005

Job locations

Church Street

Byfield

Daventry

Northamptonshire

NN11 6XN


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