Byfield Medical Centre

14/01/2026

Byfield Medical Centre are looking for a Receptionist to join our growing, friendly support team. The position is for 22.5 hours per week 2.00pm - 6.30pm, Monday to Friday . £12.57 per hour We are looking for someone who is passionate about patient care, is a good team player who is able to support patients on a daily basis. The ideal candidate will have worked previously in a similar role We are looking for a confident candidate who has an excellent telephone manner and is able to thrive under pressure
Please apply on NHS Jobs or send a CV to tracey.rymer@nhs.net

14/01/2026

Phones down this morning we are working to restore will update as soon as there is news

13/01/2026

Thank you to the patients who received and completed the patient survey voting us number one in Northamptonshire it is appreciated

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31/12/2025

Phone lines back up and running please call to book your appointments

31/12/2025

Suspected Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in females – Please Read

If you think you may have a urinary tract infection (UTI), your first port of call should be your local pharmacy.

Please use your pharmacy wherever you can. Community pharmacies have been commissioned by NHS England to assess and treat a number of common conditions and, where appropriate, prescribe antibiotics.
They are paid to provide this service in order to free up GP appointments for patients who need them most.

Pharmacists can assess and treat the following conditions:

Sore throat

Earache

Sinusitis

Impetigo

Shingles

Infected insect bites

Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women

You do not need to attend the medical centre in the first instance for these conditions.

If you do choose to attend the surgery for a urine sample:

Please collect a sterile urine sample bottle from the surgery first

Do not bring samples in household containers (e.g. jars, bottles, pots).
Even if thoroughly cleaned, these will contaminate the sample and cannot be accepted.

Urine sample cut-off times

Monday to Thursday: samples accepted up to 2.00pm

Friday: samples accepted up to 12.00 midday

Samples brought in after these times cannot be processed.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us use NHS services appropriately and efficiently.

31/12/2025

Sorry our phone lines are down, as soon as they are working we will update here

17/12/2025

We’re pleased to let you know that our practice is taking part in an NHS-supported initiative to make menopause information and support more accessible for our patients.

We’re offering you complimentary access to Your Menopause by Harley St at Home - an online community created by menopause specialists. It provides trusted, evidence-based information, on-demand videos, live sessions, and self-help resources to help you better understand and manage your menopause symptoms.

You can register for free using the link below: https://www.harleystathome.com/nhs-primary-care-network/byfield-medical-centre-patients//

https://youtu.be/vcFZUloo4Wc

Your details have not been shared with Your Menopause by Harley St at Home - registration is entirely optional and managed directly by you.

We hope you find this service valuable and supportive.

Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

15/12/2025

We are hiring! - Reception Manager

Hours to be negotiated would prefer full time but can be flexible although start time is 7.30am
Salary according to experience
Closing date 01/01/2026
Please send your CV to tracey.rymer@nhs.net

Byfield Medical Centre is looking for an experienced and confident Reception Manager to lead our busy front-of-house team and support the smooth running of our practice.

This is a key leadership role for someone passionate about delivering an outstanding patient experience while ensuring efficient and professional reception services.

Who Were Looking For:
We are seeking an organised, proactive, and confident individual with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering excellent patient service.

You should have:
Previous experience in a senior reception or supervisory role, experience within a GP practice is highly desirable.

Strong knowledge of EMIS and Docman and experience of managing staff and staff sickness and absence

Proven ability to lead, motivate and support a team

Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisantional skills

Experience of managing appointment system on EMIS, patient queries and complex scheduling

A calm, professional approach with the ability to manage a busy front-of-house environment

Strong IT skills, multitasking ability and attention to detail

You will be the Health and Safety lead for the practice

You will deal with any complaints relating to reception area

Main duties of the job
As the face of our practice, you will play a vital role in ensuring exceptional patient care and effective day-to-day operations. You will be responsible for leading the reception team, managing workflows, and maintaining high standards across all front-of-house activity act as head of Health and Safety.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Leading, supervising, and developing the reception team
• Organising the reception rota, arranging cover, and managing annual leave
• Monitoring and managing staff sickness, ensuring accurate processes and reporting
• Completing all HR-related checks and duties, including maintaining up-to-date training and mandatory learning records
• Overseeing all daily reception operations and ensuring a smooth patient journey to include answering any complaints in relation to this area
• Managing appointment diaries across a busy GP practice
• Ensuring timely and effective handling of patient enquiries
• Monitoring QOF-related administrative tasks and ensuring the reception team remain compliant and up to date
• Overseeing stock management, including stationery checks and placing orders
• Collaborating closely with the wider clinical and management team to support effective service delivery

About us
You will be part of a supportive practice where your leadership helps shape the patient journey and contributes to the smooth operation of our services. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a meaningful role within a well-established GP practice.

02/12/2025

Part time Dispenser vacancy

We are looking for a part time dispenser although no experience is necessary, a working knowledge of General Practice would be advantageous. You need a good eye for detail able to work on your own initiative and to deadlines.


Working hours Monday 2pm to 6.30pm
Tuesday – off
Wednesday 10.00am – 6.30pm
Thursday 10.00am – 6.30pm
Friday 9.00am – 6.30pm


Job description below. Closing date for applications is 15th December 2025. Please send a CV to tracey.rymer@nhs.net or drop one into the practice or apply online on the NHS jobs website

JOB SUMMARY
To assist the dispensary team in providing a high quality service to patients, by promoting a positive and professional image of the dispensary and demonstrating good customer care skills. Take an active role in accurately assembling orders to provide an efficient and timely service and participate in phone duties. Take part in the management of stock, including ordering, receiving, and storing of stock and actively participate in routine stock checks. Ensure the working environment is kept clean, tidy, in accordance with NPA guidelines, health and safety, COSHH.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Accurately label and dispense medicines under the supervision of the qualified dispenser following departmental procedures.
• To assist with general duties including receiving prescriptions from patients ensuring a positive and professional image of the dispensary is maintained.
• Working with customers in a polite and efficient manner - face to face, over the phone, or by electronic methods, to deal with enquiries of a routine nature. Taking orders and responding to customer needs and queries within the limits of their knowledge, responsibilities and legal requirements.
• To liaise with various members of the dispensary team, and patients when solving supply problems and ensuring the best service to patients and customers.
• To take part in departmental stock takes and stock maintenance including: expiry date checking, re-ordering of stock, checking of orders received against delivery notes and restocking of shelves ensuring good stock rotation is maintained and completing all the necessary documentation and stock transfer using the dispensary computer system.
• To return drugs via the computer system, disposing of expired or unwanted items, in accordance with departmental procedures, maximising drug usage and financial resources.
• To actively participate in the midyear and year end stock takes.
• To maintain standards of safety, tidiness and cleanliness within the department in accordance with COSHH and Health and Safety regulations. To ensure all working practices and Standard Operating Procedures are followed relation to topping up of sundries, temperature monitoring, archiving of prescriptions and waste destruction.
• Any other reasonable duties which may from time to time be agreed with the Practice Manager.

This job description is not exhaustive. It is intended to give an outline of what is expected and is subject to annual review as part of appraisal scheme by the Practice Manager.

01/12/2025

Thank you to Marley Farm for gifting a Christmas tree to us again this year it’s stunning

27/11/2025

Pharmacy opening times over the festive period - click on each image to expand

15/09/2025

Phone lines back up and running