Cutlers Hill Surgery

Receptionist

The closing date is 09 April 2026

Job summary

Due to an internal promotion, we are seeking a friendly, hardworking, and enthusiastic Receptionist to join our dedicated Reception team. Previous experience in a receptionist role or within a medical setting is desirable; however, full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Ideally we are looking for 16 hours per week, days and time to be negotiated. Reception is open between 8am-7pm.

Job summary

The receptionists are the first point of contact for patients, contractors, and visitors. You will be responsible for the general reception duties within the Practice and work with our established processes, policies, and procedures to provide a comprehensive high-quality service and deal efficiently and courteously with patient enquiries. You will have excellent computer and communication skills, a compassionate and friendly nature who can operate in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and working well in a team.

Main duties of the job

Main duties/key tasks:

Filing and retrieving paperwork/correspondence, including filing to patient records

Computer data entry, processing, scanning, and recording information in accordance with practice procedures

Handing completed repeat prescriptions to patient and checking names and address.

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

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

About us

Cutlers Hill Surgery is seeking a self-motivated, forward-thinking, receptionist to join our highly skilled and friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within an established, progressive practice committed to innovation, collaborative working, and delivering excellent patient care.

Details

Date posted

26 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1418-26-0007

Job locations

Bungay Road

Halesworth

Suffolk

IP19 8SG


Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: RECEPTIONIST

REPORTS TO: RECEPTION MANAGER

ACCOUNTABLE TO: PRACTICE MANAGER

Job purpose: To ensure that the reception area of the practice runs smoothly, provides a high level of service to patients, doctors, nurses and other members of the practice team

Duties and Responsibilities

Telephone duties

  • Making appointments
  • Giving out results where appropriate
  • Ambulance bookings
  • Deal with general enquiries
  • Patient recall

Reception duties

  • Open / closing of surgery
  • Register new patients - temporary patients
  • Greet and direct patient and visitors
  • Handing out prescriptions - paperwork
  • Ensure queries are explained and handed over to next shift staff, as necessary
  • Respond to needs of our clinical team during surgery
  • Collect fees from patients for providing non-NHS services
  • Filling of medical records, photocopying, scanning
  • Deal with general enquires

General

  • Input and extract information from practice computer system
  • Observe health & Safety requirements
  • General housekeeping (e.g. Keeping reception and waiting areas tidy)
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times
  • To participate and continue personal development
  • To observe Equality and Diversity guidelines at all times
  • To treat all patients, colleagues and visitors with Dignity and respect at all times

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: RECEPTIONIST

REPORTS TO: RECEPTION MANAGER

ACCOUNTABLE TO: PRACTICE MANAGER

Job purpose: To ensure that the reception area of the practice runs smoothly, provides a high level of service to patients, doctors, nurses and other members of the practice team

Duties and Responsibilities

Telephone duties

  • Making appointments
  • Giving out results where appropriate
  • Ambulance bookings
  • Deal with general enquiries
  • Patient recall

Reception duties

  • Open / closing of surgery
  • Register new patients - temporary patients
  • Greet and direct patient and visitors
  • Handing out prescriptions - paperwork
  • Ensure queries are explained and handed over to next shift staff, as necessary
  • Respond to needs of our clinical team during surgery
  • Collect fees from patients for providing non-NHS services
  • Filling of medical records, photocopying, scanning
  • Deal with general enquires

General

  • Input and extract information from practice computer system
  • Observe health & Safety requirements
  • General housekeeping (e.g. Keeping reception and waiting areas tidy)
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times
  • To participate and continue personal development
  • To observe Equality and Diversity guidelines at all times
  • To treat all patients, colleagues and visitors with Dignity and respect at all times

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care
  • Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care
  • Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C 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

Cutlers Hill Surgery

Address

Bungay Road

Halesworth

Suffolk

IP19 8SG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cutlers Hill Surgery

Address

Bungay Road

Halesworth

Suffolk

IP19 8SG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Hayley Witham

hayley.witham@nhs.net

01986874618

Details

Date posted

26 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1418-26-0007

Job locations

Bungay Road

Halesworth

Suffolk

IP19 8SG


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