Job summary
The secretarial team (1 full time and 4 part-time colleagues) work fairly autonomously but also form part of the wider practice team of clinicians and admin staff. We are keen to replace a member of staff who is leaving as soon as possible. This will be a 4-5 day a week role and is a permanent post.
Main duties of the job
The main function is to support the clinicians and management with secretarial tasks involving patient NHS and private referrals, typing of reports for other health & social care organisations and liaison with health care colleagues and patients in order to facilitate care.
Empathy, tact and diplomacy are required for interactions with patients and their carers both face-to-face and over the 'phone.The team also rely on high quality interpersonal communication and teamwork to meet NHS targets individually and collectively.
About us
We are a well-established, friendly GP practice offering services to over 21,000 patients in the market town of Leighton Buzzard. We are proud of our positive working atmosphere and the way our team rise to the various challenges of working in healthcare. We are part-dispensing and also a host organisation for the training of future GPs. We are part of the Leighton Buzzard Primary Care Network (along with the other 2 LB practices) and work closely with our PCN colleagues and our Patient Participation Network.
Details
Date posted
26 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
A1595-25-0005
Job locations
29 Bassett Road
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 1AR
Employer details
Employer name
Dr J Henderson & Partners
Address
29 Bassett Road
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 1AR
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