# Receptionist/Administrator > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/receptionistadministrator/28ce674d-21f1-40b8-9944-79ea95e02c81 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/receptionistadministrator/28ce674d-21f1-40b8-9944-79ea95e02c81.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Chesterfield - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Salary:** £24,853 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 7.5 hours per week (Various) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T08:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-09T12:31:27.645Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Derbyshire/Inkersall/Chesterfield_Royal_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/ReceptionistAdministrator/ReceptionistAdministrator-v8035072 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8035072?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Job Overview An opportunity has arisen to join our growing team at Royal Primary Care, and we are looking for an enthusiastic part-time  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 Heanor area.  The role is working with both the reception and business services teams. - 1 x 7.5 hours per week - Part-Time The successful candidate should have: GCSE in Maths & English grade C or above. Basic IT skills. Experience of working with the public, preferably in a reception environment. Understand basic office procedures with some knowledge of SystmOne. ### Main duties of the job Ensuring reception is manned at all times 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, All reception administration is processed in a timely manner 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/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with Practice procedures Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team member and associated healthcare agencies and providers. Clearing and re-stock consulting rooms as required. Providing clerical assistance to Practice and Trust staff as required including word/data processing, filing, photocopying, diary management and scanning. Monitoring of stationery and other supplies. Dealing with clinical waste (including removal to designated area Keeping the reception /office area, noticeboards and leaflet dispensers tidy and free from obstructions and clutter. Note sorting scanning and administrative duties for patients and the Practice, dealing with patient tasks and associated paperwork. Receiving patient monies according to the cash handling procedure ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To work within the Administration team with a focus on achieving excellent patient care via the telephone and face to face.  The successful candidates main responsibilities will be to manage the Registrations and Prescription management of a busy respite care home. Providing professional and holistic administration support for all patients who are discharged to the home ensuring a smooth and safe transition from hospital to respite to home. Please see the attached job description for a full breakdown of the duties and responsibilities. ## Job Details Job Overview An opportunity has arisen to join our growing team at Royal Primary Care, and we are looking for an enthusiastic part-time 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 Heanor area. The role is working with both the reception and business services teams. 1 x 7.5 hours per week - Part-Time The successful candidate should have: GCSE in Maths & English grade C or above. Basic IT skills. Experience of working with the public, preferably in a reception environment. Understand basic office procedures with some knowledge of SystmOne. ## Job Description Ensuring reception is manned at all times 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, All reception administration is processed in a timely manner 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/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with Practice procedures Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team member and associated healthcare agencies and providers. Clearing and re-stock consulting rooms as required. Providing clerical assistance to Practice and Trust staff as required including word/data processing, filing, photocopying, diary management and scanning. Monitoring of stationery and other supplies. Dealing with clinical waste (including removal to designated area Keeping the reception /office area, noticeboards and leaflet dispensers tidy and free from obstructions and clutter. Note sorting scanning and administrative duties for patients and the Practice, dealing with patient tasks and associated paperwork. Receiving patient monies according to the cash handling procedure ## Responsibilities To work within the Administration team with a focus on achieving excellent patient care via the telephone and face to face. The successful candidates main responsibilities will be to manage the Registrations and Prescription management of a busy respite care home. Providing professional and holistic administration support for all patients who are discharged to the home ensuring a smooth and safe transition from hospital to respite to home. Please see the attached job description for a full breakdown of the duties and responsibilities. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Working with the public, call handling - Understanding of back office functions **Desirable** - Experience of registering new patients - Understanding patient confidentiality ### Skills and Knowledge **Essential** - Good team working skills - Understanding of Subject Access Requests and other types of from patients and / or outside agencies. - Understanding of referral process for patients from primary to secondary care. - Able to work independently or as part of a team - Effective time management skills - Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions - Clear communication skills **Desirable** - Knowledge of clinical systems ie SystmOne - Knowledge of appointment process - Use of SMS systems and email - Ability to action teams tasks - Understanding of safeguarding ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent qualification. - ECDL or equivalent **Desirable** - NVQ or equivalent in customer care - Formal training in a public facing environment - Knowledge of GP computer systems, preferably SystmOne ## Documents - [applicant guidance (pdf, 231.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2457) - [our full people plan (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2756) - [hello my name is....... 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