Medical Secretary

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Previous experience working in a Primary Care or GP Practice setting (essential)
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in medical terminology and confident using SystmOne.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy team

• Knowledge of NHS referral systems such as eRS
• Experience in document management and workflow processes

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Good general education GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
• Evidence of continued professional development relevant to the role
• Previous experience working in a Primary Care or GP Practice setting
• Proven experience in a medical secretarial or administrative role
• Experience managing referrals, correspondence, and medical documentation
• Experience using NHS systems such as SystmOne and eRS
• Strong understanding of medical terminology
• Excellent administrative, organisational, and time management skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, Excel
• Knowledge of confidentiality, data protection, and NHS policies
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional and courteous manner when dealing with patients, clinicians, and external partners
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude
• Reliable, flexible, and adaptable
• Demonstrates initiative and problem-solving ability
• Commitment to providing a high standard of service
• Respectful of confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Ability to work 28 hours per week across agreed days/times

Desirable

• AMSPAR Medical Secretary qualification or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or similar
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary healthcare team
• Experience in minute-taking for meetings such as MDTs
• Understanding of current NHS referral and workflow processes
• Knowledge of local healthcare services and pathways
• Experience of liaising with hospitals and community health teams
• Willingness to contribute to service improvement and team development
• Availability for occasional additional hours to support team cover

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

Kirkburton Health Centre

Address

5a Shelley Lane

Kirkburton

Huddersfield

HD8 0SJ

Employer's website

https://www.kirkburtonhealthcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)