Medical Secretary
This job is now closed
Job summary
As part of Suffolk Primary Care, which is a group of 8 GP practices across Suffolk, we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and flexible Medical Secretary for 25 hours per week, with strong customer service skills, for Derby Road in Ipswich who look after over 18,700 patients.
Derby Road have 2 sites, based in the heart of Ipswich, with close travel links to the beautiful Suffolk countryside and the Suffolk coast.
We have an established team with a strong focus on customer service and communication. We would love to hear from candidates with GP surgery experience although we would also like to hear from those that can show flexibility and a range of transferable skills.
The successful candidate should be able to work calmly and professionally as part of a team. You should have the ability to multi-task. A strong command of written and spoken English with an excellent telephone manner is a must. Good time management skills and the ability to follow protocols and or instruction and attention to detail is essential. This is a part time role for 25 hours per week, working Monday - Friday, 9am - 2pm.
The selection process for this role will include a minimum of 2 people at the interview which will be on 30th July.
Main duties of the job
To provide secretarial and administrative support to the Doctors, Practice Manager and Business Manager to ensure the administrative burden for clinicians and team members is minimised. This will require a full range of IT & secretarial skills. Excellent communication skills are required. Whilst needing to be a team player is very important, an ability to work on ones own initiative is fundamental to the post. The successful applicant will be self-motivating and willing to accept new tasks and challenges. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential qualities.
About us
SPC is an innovative partnership of Suffolk GP surgeries.
Doctors and practice staff share resources and work together to ensure patients continue to receive high quality healthcare.
Suffolk Primary Care is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in employment. Applicants will ideally be fully vaccinated against Covid.
Benefits of working for SPC include:
NHS Pension Scheme
The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefits scheme
Life insurance
Family benefits including an adult dependents pension and childrens pension
Ill health benefits
20% employer contribution
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
No deposit
No credit check
Fully comprehensive insurance
Servicing and tyres
Breakdown cover
Up to £2,000 contribution from SPC subject to conditions
Proper Pay & Cost of Living Benefits
Living Wage Foundation Accredited
GP Remote Working
Eye Care Vouchers Health Service Discounts
Annual Leave - Minimum 33 days including bank holidays FTE with enhancements for long service
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity terms
High street discounts through our own online portal
Technology and Homewares Salary Sacrifice schemes with Currys and John Lewis
Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Gym Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Details
Date posted
05 July 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£21,315 to £26,000 a year Full time equivalent
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A4981-Derby050724
Job locations
Derby Road Practice
52 Derby Road
Ipswich
IP3 8DN
Employer details
Employer name
Suffolk Primary Care
Address
Derby Road Practice
52 Derby Road
Ipswich
IP3 8DN
Employer's website
http://suffolkprimarycare.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
