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Oaklands Surgery

Medical Secretary

The closing date is 11 May 2026

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Job summary

Medical Secretary needed for busy GP Practice based on Canvey Island with a patient population of 11K

Main duties of the job

Our GP Practice is a busy, vibrant place to work, based on Canvey island. We are looking to expand our team with an individual who can really make a difference to our patients' journey as we support them with their health needs.

It is a really busy Medical Secretary Role working closely with the Manager and GP team, supporting them and responding to tasks on their behalf.

The Candidate should -

*be flexible with working hours

*have excellent keyboard skills

*have a good knowledge of Word and Excel

*have excellent communication skills

*have working knowledge of Primary Care/Secondary Care Referral Pathways

*have working knowledge of Choose and Book

Salary according to experience

About us

We are well established GP Practice with 11K patients, 3 GP Partners and numerous Clinical and Administrative Staff

Free onsite parking

Sick Pay

Details

Date posted

13 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3907-26-0001

Job locations

Central Canvey Primary Care Centre

Long Road

Canvey Island

Essex

SS8 0JA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Medical Secretary required to provide administrative and clerical support with the Practice to ensure its smooth running.

Job requires

*Handling incoming calls, mail, emails, and correspondence

*Processing referrals

*Liaise with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare staff

*Ensure confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulation

*Manage office supplies and general administrative tasks

*Proven experience in an administrative or secretarial role (medical setting preferred)

*Knowledge of medical terminology

*Strong organizational and multitasking skill

*Excellent communication and interpersonal skill

*Proficiency in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, medical record systems)

*Knowledge of Systm1 and Choose and book an advantage

*Attention to detail and accuracy

Job description

Job responsibilities

Medical Secretary required to provide administrative and clerical support with the Practice to ensure its smooth running.

Job requires

*Handling incoming calls, mail, emails, and correspondence

*Processing referrals

*Liaise with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare staff

*Ensure confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulation

*Manage office supplies and general administrative tasks

*Proven experience in an administrative or secretarial role (medical setting preferred)

*Knowledge of medical terminology

*Strong organizational and multitasking skill

*Excellent communication and interpersonal skill

*Proficiency in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, medical record systems)

*Knowledge of Systm1 and Choose and book an advantage

*Attention to detail and accuracy

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a healthcare setting
  • Experience with medical terminology
  • Extensive secretarial experience, must have excellent grammar and spelling skills

Desirable

  • Experience with Systm1 and/or Choose and book
  • Experience working in Primary Care/GP Practice
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a healthcare setting
  • Experience with medical terminology
  • Extensive secretarial experience, must have excellent grammar and spelling skills

Desirable

  • Experience with Systm1 and/or Choose and book
  • Experience working in Primary Care/GP Practice

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

Oaklands Surgery

Address

Central Canvey Primary Care Centre

Long Road

Canvey Island

Essex

SS8 0JA


Employer's website

https://oaklandssurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oaklands Surgery

Address

Central Canvey Primary Care Centre

Long Road

Canvey Island

Essex

SS8 0JA


Employer's website

https://oaklandssurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Tracey Howchen

tracey.howchen@nhs.net

01268209339

Details

Date posted

13 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3907-26-0001

Job locations

Central Canvey Primary Care Centre

Long Road

Canvey Island

Essex

SS8 0JA


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