Abington Medical Centre

reception/administration

The closing date is 26 September 2025

Job summary

Abington Medical Centre are looking to recruit a call handler/receptionist/administrator to help ensure the smooth running of a very busy GP Practice. Candidates will be expected to act as a point of contact for communication between patients, doctors, nursing staff and other members of the primary care health team. You will be expected to work under pressure while promoting our high practice standards of customer service.

Main duties of the job

The role will include answering calls swiftly and politely as well as making outgoing calls on behalf of the practice. You will also be working on our reception desk greeting patients and visitors and directing them appropriately.

You may also be asked to carry out administration duties as required by the surgery.

You will be expected to follow practice policies and procedures at all times.

We have an in house computer and operational system which you will be expected to use (full training will be provided). You must be able to work as part of a team as well as on your own. Full training will be provided including an induction program.

All staff must maintain patient and surgery confidentiality at all times.

About us

Abington Medical Centre is a busy GP practice with over 14500 patients registered.

The practice operates with a multidisciplinary team of experienced General Practitioners, nurses, and administrative staff, ensuring efficient patient flow and high-quality care.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1492-25-0000

Job locations

Beech Avenue

Northampton

NN3 2JG


Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will include answering calls swiftly and politely as well as making outgoing calls on behalf of the practice. You will also be working on our reception desk greeting patients and visitors and directing them appropriately.

You may also be asked to carry out administration duties as required by the surgery.

You will be expected to follow practice policies and procedures at all times.

We have an in house computer and operational system which you will be expected to use (full training will be provided). You must be able to work as part of a team as well as on your own. Full training will be provided including an induction program.

All staff must maintain patient and surgery confidentiality at all times.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will include answering calls swiftly and politely as well as making outgoing calls on behalf of the practice. You will also be working on our reception desk greeting patients and visitors and directing them appropriately.

You may also be asked to carry out administration duties as required by the surgery.

You will be expected to follow practice policies and procedures at all times.

We have an in house computer and operational system which you will be expected to use (full training will be provided). You must be able to work as part of a team as well as on your own. Full training will be provided including an induction program.

All staff must maintain patient and surgery confidentiality at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English and Math

Desirable

  • Previous experience in GP practice , not essential
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English and Math

Desirable

  • Previous experience in GP practice , not essential

Employer details

Employer name

Abington Medical Centre

Address

Beech Avenue

Northampton

NN3 2JG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Abington Medical Centre

Address

Beech Avenue

Northampton

NN3 2JG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Manager

Lindsay McAdam

lindsaymcadam@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

22 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1492-25-0000

Job locations

Beech Avenue

Northampton

NN3 2JG


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