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Amersham Health Centre

Medical Secretary

The closing date is 30 April 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Medical Secretary to join our busy and supportive clinical team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator with strong communication and organisational skills to contribute to high-quality patient care.

The successful candidate will play a key role in providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to clinicians, ensuring the smooth running of services and an excellent patient experience.

Main duties of the job

The Medical Secretary will:

  • Provide a full secretarial service to consultants and/or clinical teams
  • Manage clinic correspondence, including typing letters and reports
  • Handle patient enquiries professionally and sensitively
  • Coordinate appointments, meetings, and clinic schedules
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
  • Liaise with internal departments and external organisations
  • Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times
  • Support service delivery by prioritising workload effectively

About us

Amersham Health Centreis committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across our services. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are valued and encouraged to develop.

We offer a range of staff benefits, including, training and development programmes, and access to NHS staff wellbeing initiatives.

Details

Date posted

01 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2626-26-0004

Job locations

Chiltern Avenue

Amersham

Buckinghamshire

HP6 5AY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To provide a comprehensive, efficient, and confidential secretarial service to the clinical team, supporting the delivery of effective patient care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Audio typing and preparation of clinical correspondence
  • Managing incoming and outgoing mail, including emails
  • Maintaining clinic lists and ensuring accurate scheduling
  • Organising meetings, taking minutes where required
  • Updating patient information systems in line with Trust policies
  • Dealing with telephone queries from patients, relatives, and healthcare professionals
  • Filing and maintaining records in accordance with GDPR and NHS guidelines
  • Supporting administrative processes across the department
Working Relationships

  • Consultants and clinical staff
  • Administrative and clerical teams
  • Patients and carers
  • External healthcare providers

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To provide a comprehensive, efficient, and confidential secretarial service to the clinical team, supporting the delivery of effective patient care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Audio typing and preparation of clinical correspondence
  • Managing incoming and outgoing mail, including emails
  • Maintaining clinic lists and ensuring accurate scheduling
  • Organising meetings, taking minutes where required
  • Updating patient information systems in line with Trust policies
  • Dealing with telephone queries from patients, relatives, and healthcare professionals
  • Filing and maintaining records in accordance with GDPR and NHS guidelines
  • Supporting administrative processes across the department
Working Relationships

  • Consultants and clinical staff
  • Administrative and clerical teams
  • Patients and carers
  • External healthcare providers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience
  • Essential:
  • Previous administrative or secretarial experience
  • Experience of working in a busy office environment
  • Experience handling confidential information
  • Desirable:
  • Previous NHS or healthcare experience
  • Experience using patient administration systems (e.g., eRS)
  • Skills & Knowledge
  • Essential:
  • Excellent typing and IT skills (e.g., Microsoft Office)
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
  • Desirable:
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Understanding of NHS systems and processes

Desirable

  • Qualifications
  • Essential:
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths
  • RSA/OCR Typing or equivalent qualification OR relevant experience
  • Desirable:
  • NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent
  • Medical terminology qualification
  • Desirable:
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Understanding of NHS systems and processes
  • Other Requirements
  • Essential:
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Experience

Essential

  • Experience
  • Essential:
  • Previous administrative or secretarial experience
  • Experience of working in a busy office environment
  • Experience handling confidential information
  • Desirable:
  • Previous NHS or healthcare experience
  • Experience using patient administration systems (e.g., eRS)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience
  • Essential:
  • Previous administrative or secretarial experience
  • Experience of working in a busy office environment
  • Experience handling confidential information
  • Desirable:
  • Previous NHS or healthcare experience
  • Experience using patient administration systems (e.g., eRS)
  • Skills & Knowledge
  • Essential:
  • Excellent typing and IT skills (e.g., Microsoft Office)
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
  • Desirable:
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Understanding of NHS systems and processes

Desirable

  • Qualifications
  • Essential:
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths
  • RSA/OCR Typing or equivalent qualification OR relevant experience
  • Desirable:
  • NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent
  • Medical terminology qualification
  • Desirable:
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Understanding of NHS systems and processes
  • Other Requirements
  • Essential:
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Experience

Essential

  • Experience
  • Essential:
  • Previous administrative or secretarial experience
  • Experience of working in a busy office environment
  • Experience handling confidential information
  • Desirable:
  • Previous NHS or healthcare experience
  • Experience using patient administration systems (e.g., eRS)

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

Amersham Health Centre

Address

Chiltern Avenue

Amersham

Buckinghamshire

HP6 5AY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Amersham Health Centre

Address

Chiltern Avenue

Amersham

Buckinghamshire

HP6 5AY


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Meeta Jobanputra

meeta.jobanputra1@nhs.net

01494434344

Details

Date posted

01 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2626-26-0004

Job locations

Chiltern Avenue

Amersham

Buckinghamshire

HP6 5AY


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