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HIGHAM FERRERS SURGERY Receptionist/Admin
The closing date is 11 September 2026
Job summary
Higham Ferrer's Surgery is a friendly, supportive, semi rural village practice with approximately 6,000 patients.
Main duties of the job
We are currently looking to recruit a part time enthusiastic and motivated Receptionist/Admin to join our team on a part time contract, 25 hours per week.
This role is a 5 hour working day, applicants must be available to work between the hours of 8am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday.
About us
The clinical team currently consists of 3 GP partners, 1 salaried GP, a Clinical Pharmacist, 3 Registrar's, 1 Nurse Practitioner, 1 staff nurse, and a health care assistant. We also have an experienced and supportive Management and Administrative team.
Details
Date posted
25 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A2448-26-0003
Job locations
Saffron Road
Higham Ferrers
Rushden
Northamptonshire
NN10 8ED
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Reception Duties- Front of House. Taking Queries and answering the phones.
- Admin Duties- Coding, Recalling, Scanning as per the business needs
- Opening up/locking up of practice premises and maintaining security in accordance with practice protocols
- Maintaining and monitoring the practice appointments system
- Processing personal and telephone requests for appointments, visits and telephone consultations, and ensuring callers are directed to the appropriate healthcare professional
- Processing and distributing incoming (and outgoing) mail
- Taking messages and passing on information
- Filing and retrieving paperwork
- Processing repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice guidelines
- Computer data entry
- Ordering, re-ordering and monitoring of stationery and other supplies
- Summarizing patient notes
Job responsibilities
- Reception Duties- Front of House. Taking Queries and answering the phones.
- Admin Duties- Coding, Recalling, Scanning as per the business needs
- Opening up/locking up of practice premises and maintaining security in accordance with practice protocols
- Maintaining and monitoring the practice appointments system
- Processing personal and telephone requests for appointments, visits and telephone consultations, and ensuring callers are directed to the appropriate healthcare professional
- Processing and distributing incoming (and outgoing) mail
- Taking messages and passing on information
- Filing and retrieving paperwork
- Processing repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice guidelines
- Computer data entry
- Ordering, re-ordering and monitoring of stationery and other supplies
- Summarizing patient notes
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience with working within a public facing role
Desirable
- Ideally working within primary care, however not essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience with working within a public facing role
Desirable
- Ideally working within primary care, however not essential
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
HIGHAM FERRERS SURGERY
Address
Saffron Road
Higham Ferrers
Rushden
Northamptonshire
NN10 8ED
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.highamferrerssurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
HIGHAM FERRERS SURGERY
Address
Saffron Road
Higham Ferrers
Rushden
Northamptonshire
NN10 8ED
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.highamferrerssurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Assistant Practice Manager
Stacey Payne
01933412777
Details
Date posted
25 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A2448-26-0003
Job locations
Saffron Road
Higham Ferrers
Rushden
Northamptonshire
NN10 8ED
United Kingdom
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