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Castlefields Surgery

Receptionist

The closing date is 05 January 2026

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Job summary

Job role: Receptionist

Job type: Permanent

Working hours: Monday 2-6.30pm, Tuesday 12-5pm, Wednesday 2-6pm and Friday 12-4pm -17.5hrs

Location: Castlefields Surgery, Castle Way, Newport Road, Stafford ST16 1BS

Salary: £12.21/h

Main duties of the job

We are currently seeking a friendly and organised individual to join our team as a GP Receptionist. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for patients and visitors, providing exceptional customer service and administrative support. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a compassionate manor, ensuring that patients feel welcome and supported throughout their interactions with our practice.

About us

We are a rapidly growing GP-led organisation with a mission to ensure that all patients have access to comprehensive, coordinated and continuous care within a sustainable primary care system. We appreciate that our whole primary care system is struggling, which is causing a negative effect on patient care and staff happiness. We believe that we can turn this around by reimagining how primary care is delivered from the ground up by placing a focus on data insights, technology and clinical innovation. Ultimately, we want to improve patient access, patient experience and health outcomes to significantly increase the quality of care for our patients. However, we can only build the best primary care service there is if our colleagues are happy, empowered and supported within an excellent working environment. If you believe that there are ways to drastically improve the way primary care is delivered for both patients and staff alike and you want to be a part of this; then we would love to meet you and tell you more about our plans.

Details

Date posted

22 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0987-25-0010

Job locations

Castle Way

Stafford

ST16 1BS


Job description

Job responsibilities

- Greet patients and visitors as they arrive at the practice, ensuring a positive first impression.

- Manage patient appointments, including scheduling, rescheduling, and cancellations, using electronic booking systems.

- Answer incoming telephone calls promptly and courteously, directing inquiries to the appropriate staff members or departments.

- Respond to patient queries and provide information about services, opening hours, and other relevant information.

- Assist with general administrative tasks, such as photocopying, scanning, and filing documents.

- Adhere to practice policies and procedures, including those related to patient confidentiality and data protection.

- Handle queries and process requests for prescription medications.

- Manage card payments for prescription medications.

Essential criteria:

- Previous experience in the receptionist role.

- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and empathetic with patients and colleagues.

- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and prioritise tasks efficiently.

- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

- Strong IT skills

Desirable criteria:

- Previous experience working within GP practice.

- GCSEs in English and Maths.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous convictions.

UK right to work documentation

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application information

Please note that we may close this advert ahead of the closing date once we have received enough qualified applications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

- Greet patients and visitors as they arrive at the practice, ensuring a positive first impression.

- Manage patient appointments, including scheduling, rescheduling, and cancellations, using electronic booking systems.

- Answer incoming telephone calls promptly and courteously, directing inquiries to the appropriate staff members or departments.

- Respond to patient queries and provide information about services, opening hours, and other relevant information.

- Assist with general administrative tasks, such as photocopying, scanning, and filing documents.

- Adhere to practice policies and procedures, including those related to patient confidentiality and data protection.

- Handle queries and process requests for prescription medications.

- Manage card payments for prescription medications.

Essential criteria:

- Previous experience in the receptionist role.

- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and empathetic with patients and colleagues.

- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and prioritise tasks efficiently.

- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

- Strong IT skills

Desirable criteria:

- Previous experience working within GP practice.

- GCSEs in English and Maths.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous convictions.

UK right to work documentation

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application information

Please note that we may close this advert ahead of the closing date once we have received enough qualified applications.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • - Previous experience in the receptionist role.
  • - Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and empathetic with patients and colleagues.
  • - Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and prioritise tasks efficiently.
  • - Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • - Strong IT skills

Desirable

  • - Previous experience working within GP practice.
  • - GCSEs in English and Maths.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • - Previous experience in the receptionist role.
  • - Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and empathetic with patients and colleagues.
  • - Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and prioritise tasks efficiently.
  • - Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • - Strong IT skills

Desirable

  • - Previous experience working within GP practice.
  • - GCSEs in English and Maths.

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

Castlefields Surgery

Address

Castle Way

Stafford

ST16 1BS


Employer's website

https://www.castlefieldssurgery.nhs.uk/your-surgery/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Castlefields Surgery

Address

Castle Way

Stafford

ST16 1BS


Employer's website

https://www.castlefieldssurgery.nhs.uk/your-surgery/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Lead

Courtney Stainton

courtney@archvale.co.uk

Details

Date posted

22 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0987-25-0010

Job locations

Castle Way

Stafford

ST16 1BS


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