The Blackmore Vale Partnership

Medical Secretary (Mat leave cover)

The closing date is 14 November 2025

Job summary

Were looking for a friendly, organised and reliable person to join our team as a Medical Secretary to cover maternity leave.

Main duties of the job

This is a varied role where no two days are the same! Youll be an important part of helping our GPs and clinical staff by:

  • Typing letters and medical reports
  • Organising referrals and keeping things running smoothly between us and local hospitals
  • Answering calls and emails from patients and healthcare professionals
  • Helping to keep records accurate and up to date.

About us

If youre someone who enjoys working in a busy, supportive environment, has great attention to detail and can juggle different tasks while staying calm, this could be the role for you.

What youll get:

  • A friendly and supportive team
  • NHS pension
  • On-site parking

Details

Date posted

29 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,207 to £26,359 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2355-25-0012

Job locations

Sturminster Newton Medical Centre

Old Market Hill

Sturminster Newton

Dorset

DT10 1QU


The Blackmore Vale Partnership

Salisbury Road

Shaftesbury

Dorset

SP7 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Were looking for a friendly, organised and reliable person to join our team as a Medical Secretary to cover maternity leave.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same! Youll be an important part of helping our GPs and clinical staff by:

  • Typing letters and medical reports
  • Organising referrals and keeping things running smoothly between us and local hospitals
  • Answering calls and emails from patients and healthcare professionals
  • Helping to keep records accurate and up to date.

If youre someone who enjoys working in a busy, supportive environment, has great attention to detail and can juggle different tasks while staying calm, this could be the role for you.

What youll get:

  • A friendly and supportive team
  • NHS pension
  • On-site parking

Youll be based across our Blackmore Vale Partnership surgeries (Sturminster Newton, Shaftesbury & Marnhull). Hours are Monday to Friday during the day, and a full driving licence is needed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Were looking for a friendly, organised and reliable person to join our team as a Medical Secretary to cover maternity leave.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same! Youll be an important part of helping our GPs and clinical staff by:

  • Typing letters and medical reports
  • Organising referrals and keeping things running smoothly between us and local hospitals
  • Answering calls and emails from patients and healthcare professionals
  • Helping to keep records accurate and up to date.

If youre someone who enjoys working in a busy, supportive environment, has great attention to detail and can juggle different tasks while staying calm, this could be the role for you.

What youll get:

  • A friendly and supportive team
  • NHS pension
  • On-site parking

Youll be based across our Blackmore Vale Partnership surgeries (Sturminster Newton, Shaftesbury & Marnhull). Hours are Monday to Friday during the day, and a full driving licence is needed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
  • GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above)
  • RSA/ECDL/CLAIT or proven keyboard experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
  • GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above)
  • RSA/ECDL/CLAIT or proven keyboard experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Blackmore Vale Partnership

Address

Sturminster Newton Medical Centre

Old Market Hill

Sturminster Newton

Dorset

DT10 1QU


Employer's website

https://blackmorevalesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Blackmore Vale Partnership

Address

Sturminster Newton Medical Centre

Old Market Hill

Sturminster Newton

Dorset

DT10 1QU


Employer's website

https://blackmorevalesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

29 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,207 to £26,359 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2355-25-0012

Job locations

Sturminster Newton Medical Centre

Old Market Hill

Sturminster Newton

Dorset

DT10 1QU


The Blackmore Vale Partnership

Salisbury Road

Shaftesbury

Dorset

SP7 8DH


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