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Medical Secretary

Primary Care Careers

Colchester, CO4 5LEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

26 October 2026

6 days left

Job description

We are seeking an efficient and highly organised Medical Secretary to join our dynamic team at Mill Road Surgery on a full-time basis. The successful ...

  • Provide administrative support to doctors and other healthcare professionals
  • Prepare and manage correspondence, including letters, emails, and reports
  • Maintain and update patient records, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy
  • Handle telephone and face-to-face enquiries from patients, healthcare professionals, and external agencies
  • Process referrals, tasks and incoming emails from patients and third-party providers
  • Assist in the preparation of medical documents
  • Ensure the practices policies and procedures are adhered to, particularly in relation to patient confidentiality and data protection
  • Coordinate with other staff members to ensure a seamless patient experience

If

you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not

hesitate to get in contact with us.

Mill Road Surgery has a practice list size of over 18,000 patients and use SystmOne. We have regularly been voted top in the NHS Patient Survey for GP Surgeries in Colchester.

Our benefits include;

  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • A supportive and friendly working environment
  • 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
  • NHS pension scheme eligibility
  • On site parking

For more information about our practice, please visit www.millroad-surgery.co.uk

Mill Road Surgery is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

Experience

Essential

  • We would welcome applications from those with the following skills and experience:
  • Previous experience as a secretary or a role of similar nature
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, knowledge of SystmOne is also desirable
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • A positive attitude and a commitment to providing excellent patient care

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

20 October 2026

Last checked

20 October 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

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Primary Care Careers

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