The Village Surgery, Pinxton and South Normanton

Receptionist

The closing date is 09 February 2026

Job summary

Flexibility needed to cover sickness and holidays. Please note the surgery hours are between 8.00-18.30, Mon to Fri. Est start date end of March 2026.

Join a team where no two days are ever the same! We are a busy surgery over two sites (South Normanton and Pinxton). We have over 9,000 patients so the role is fast paced.

We are a friendly team with over 20 members of staff who are happy to help!

Main duties of the job

Contributing to the day to day running of reception. Opening premises and checking heating and ventilation. Restoration of telephone and IT equipment. Registration of new Patients. Booking Appointments for Patients. Booking Patients as they arrive in Reception. Monitoring and Directing Patient flow throughout the surgery. Overseeing Waiting Room. Contributing to keeping the admin and paperwork up-to-date. Ensuring Doctor and Practice Nurse have relevant medical records/hospital letters/diagnostic reports for consultation. Read coding and Scanning of Patients correspondence, Hospital letters, reports etc. Ensuring medical records are kept up to date. Ensuring Doctors consulting room is kept tidy and stocked with appropriate forms. Operating computer for repeat prescriptions. Preparation of repeat prescriptions including EPS system and ensuring these are signed and checked by the Doctor. Operating computers for recording all information as required. Transferring phones to appropriate people and to night service as required. Attending courses and meetings etc. as required. Maintaining confidentiality at all times. Any other duties as may be required by Practice Manager or Doctors. Use of email for corresponding with practice teams and other agencies. Summarising medical records. Distribution of mail.

About us

PLEASE NOTE This role is based at both South Normanton and Pinxton Surgeries (The Village Surgery)

We are a very friendly team who work together collaboratively as Amber Medical Services, which consists of Limes Medical Centre, The Village Surgery and Blackwell Medical Centre.

We have three partners across sites, two salaried GPs, a Nursing team and an Administrative/ Reception team on site.

Details

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5931-26-0000

Job locations

The Village Surgery

The Hub, Shiners Way

South Normanton

Derbyshire

DE55 2AA


The Village Surgery

108 Victoria Road

Pinxton

Nottingham

NG16 6NH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Contributing to the day to day running of reception. Opening premises and checking heating and ventilation. Restoration of telephone and IT equipment. Registration of new Patients. Booking Appointments for Patients. Booking Patients as they arrive in Reception. Monitoring and Directing Patient flow throughout the surgery. Overseeing Waiting Room. Contributing to keeping the admin and paperwork up-to-date. Ensuring Doctor and Practice Nurse have relevant medical records/hospital letters/diagnostic reports for consultation. Read coding and Scanning of Patients correspondence, Hospital letters, reports etc. ensuring medical records are kept up to date. Ensuring Doctors consulting room is kept tidy and stocked with appropriate forms. Operating computer for repeat prescriptions. Preparation of repeat prescriptions including EPS system and ensuring these are signed and checked by the Doctor. Operating computer for recording all information as required. Transferring phones to appropriate people and to night service as required. Attending courses, practice meetings etc. as required. Maintaining confidentiality at all times. Making refreshments for Doctor, Healthcare professionals & visitors as required. Any other duties as may be required by Practice Manager or Doctor. Use of email for corresponding with practice teams and other agencies. Summarising medical records. Distribution of mail.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Contributing to the day to day running of reception. Opening premises and checking heating and ventilation. Restoration of telephone and IT equipment. Registration of new Patients. Booking Appointments for Patients. Booking Patients as they arrive in Reception. Monitoring and Directing Patient flow throughout the surgery. Overseeing Waiting Room. Contributing to keeping the admin and paperwork up-to-date. Ensuring Doctor and Practice Nurse have relevant medical records/hospital letters/diagnostic reports for consultation. Read coding and Scanning of Patients correspondence, Hospital letters, reports etc. ensuring medical records are kept up to date. Ensuring Doctors consulting room is kept tidy and stocked with appropriate forms. Operating computer for repeat prescriptions. Preparation of repeat prescriptions including EPS system and ensuring these are signed and checked by the Doctor. Operating computer for recording all information as required. Transferring phones to appropriate people and to night service as required. Attending courses, practice meetings etc. as required. Maintaining confidentiality at all times. Making refreshments for Doctor, Healthcare professionals & visitors as required. Any other duties as may be required by Practice Manager or Doctor. Use of email for corresponding with practice teams and other agencies. Summarising medical records. Distribution of mail.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE A-C in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Administration NVQ or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Working within an administration or reception role
  • Experience of patients or customers

Desirable

  • Working within the healthcare setting
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE A-C in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Administration NVQ or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Working within an administration or reception role
  • Experience of patients or customers

Desirable

  • Working within the healthcare setting

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

The Village Surgery, Pinxton and South Normanton

Address

The Village Surgery

The Hub, Shiners Way

South Normanton

Derbyshire

DE55 2AA


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

The Village Surgery, Pinxton and South Normanton

Address

The Village Surgery

The Hub, Shiners Way

South Normanton

Derbyshire

DE55 2AA


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Heather Bailey

01773811469

Details

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5931-26-0000

Job locations

The Village Surgery

The Hub, Shiners Way

South Normanton

Derbyshire

DE55 2AA


The Village Surgery

108 Victoria Road

Pinxton

Nottingham

NG16 6NH


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