Medical Secretary
Billericay Medical Practice
Billericay, CM12 0BJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
21 September 2026
11 days leftJob description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Medical Secretary to join our friendly practice team. This will be job share, four days per week...
To provide an efficient copy typing and word processing service for GPs and Health Professionals as required. This includes the typing of letters, reports, patient referrals and notifications in an accurate and timely manner.
- To make appointments and bookings as required using the E-Referral Service wherever possible.
- To establish and maintain filing and administrative systems so that written or computer information is easily accessible and secure.
- To receive incoming and initiate outgoing telephone calls in order to facilitate timely and appropriate communications with others, taking messages and dealing with appropriate queries.
- To maintain the computer system in an accurate and secure manner.
- To check and ensure all two week waits and various other referrals have been received by hospitals.
- To assist with the gathering of statistics and information when required.
- To provide cover for members of the secretarial team during periods of sickness and annual leave.
- To receive and dispatch mail.
- PPA Claim processing.
- Ordering and managing practice stationery.
To provide an efficient copy typing and word processing service for GPs and Health Professionals as required. This includes the typing of letters, reports including private work, patient referrals, medical summarising and notifications in an accurate and timely manner.
We are a busy practice with a list size of 12,000 patients. You would be joining a friendly Medical Secretarial team within our Practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous NHS experience is essential. We will consider candidates from primary and secondary care
- Very good command of written and oral communication, including typing abilities
- Very good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages primarily; Word and Excel
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
- Medical terminology
Desirable: - Knowledge of SystmOne would be advantageous; - Previous use of eRS referral pathway; - Worked in GP Surgery
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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About the employer
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