Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Receptionist/Administrator

The closing date is 07 December 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join our growing team at Royal Primary Care, and we are looking for an enthusiastic Receptionist/Administrator to work within in our busy medical practice within the Chesterfield area.

We are looking to employ a receptionist/administrator to join our busy GP practice based in the Chesterfield area.

  • 1 x 18.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

  • Ensure the reception area is manned and welcoming at all times.

  • Process personal and telephone requests for appointments, home visits, and telephone consultations, directing callers to the appropriate healthcare professional.

  • Complete all reception and administrative tasks in a timely and accurate manner, process and distribute incoming and outgoing mail.

  • Take and relay messages promptly, ensuring effective communication between patients and clinical staff.

  • Process repeat prescriptions in accordance with Practice guidelines.

  • Enter and manage patient data accurately on the computer system (SystmOne).

  • Respond to enquiries from patients, colleagues, and external healthcare providers.

  • Clear and re-stock consulting rooms as required.

  • Provide general clerical support, including word processing, filing, photocopying, diary management, and scanning.

  • Monitor and maintain office and clinical stationery supplies.

  • Handle clinical waste appropriately, ensuring it is taken to designated areas.

  • Keep the reception area, noticeboards, and leaflet displays tidy and well-organised.

  • Undertake note sorting, scanning, and administrative duties relating to patient records and Practice documentation.

Essential:

GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above).

Basic IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Experience working with the public, ideally in a reception or customer service environment.

Understanding of basic office procedures.

About us

Our vision is to be an exceptional provider of family medicine, dedicated to our patients, and we're on a mission to improve our community's health and reduce inequality.

Royal Primary Care surgeries are part of Chesterfield Royal Hospital Foundation Trust and this brings the benefits of being part of a larger organisation. As well as an NHS pension, you'll have access to training and development opportunities and a whole raft of well-being initiatives to look after your physical and mental health. At Royal Primary Care, your happiness is at the heart of our appraisal system, and we place great importance on everyone feeling included. You'll have an equal say in how we look after you through access to our annual staff survey.

(Please note although this is not Agenda for Change - we do offer our employees a good package of benefits)

Details

Date posted

03 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £23,875.00 per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

166-RPC-7597325

Job locations

RPC South

Eldon Street

Clay Cross

S45 9PE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for a full breakdown of the duties and responsibilities.

Please note this is NOT Agenda for Change.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for a full breakdown of the duties and responsibilities.

Please note this is NOT Agenda for Change.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • GCSE in Maths & English Grade C or above

Desirable

  • NVQ or equivalent in Customer Care
  • Formal training in a public facing environment
  • Knowledge of GP computer systems, preferably SystmOne

Experience

Essential

  • Working with the public, preferably in a reception environment with knowledge of basic office procedures

Desirable

  • Telephone call handling experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Good team working skills
  • Effective time management skills
  • Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions

Desirable

  • Understanding the issues around safeguarding and patient confidentiality
  • GDPR knowledge
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • GCSE in Maths & English Grade C or above

Desirable

  • NVQ or equivalent in Customer Care
  • Formal training in a public facing environment
  • Knowledge of GP computer systems, preferably SystmOne

Experience

Essential

  • Working with the public, preferably in a reception environment with knowledge of basic office procedures

Desirable

  • Telephone call handling experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Good team working skills
  • Effective time management skills
  • Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions

Desirable

  • Understanding the issues around safeguarding and patient confidentiality
  • GDPR knowledge

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

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RPC South

Eldon Street

Clay Cross

S45 9PE


Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RPC South

Eldon Street

Clay Cross

S45 9PE


Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Mel Malton

melanie.malton@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

03 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £23,875.00 per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

166-RPC-7597325

Job locations

RPC South

Eldon Street

Clay Cross

S45 9PE


Supporting documents

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