The Greenwood Practice

Medical Secretary

The closing date is 31 May 2025

Job summary

We are looking to replace our full time Medical Secretary and are happy to take part time applications.

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES

1. To type letters and reports from tasks and computer screens prepared by the Doctors.

2. To maintain and update referrals on eRS

3. To copy type letters and reports as requested by the Doctors and Practice Manager.

4. To initiate pro-forma letters and maintain supplies of same.

5. To collect and record statistics in relation to referrals.

6. To chase referrals for patients with the hospitals.

7. To undertake filing as necessary.

8. To answer telephone queries and take messages as appropriate.

9. To undertake photocopying of documents and letters.

10. To maintain adequate supplies of office stationery, informing the Practice Manager of items to be ordered.

11. To provide cover for counterpart secretary at other site should the need arise during times of annual leave/sickness.

12. To undertake training as may from time to time be required.

13. To undertake any such duties as may from time to time be requested by the General Practitioners and/or Practice Manager.

About us

We have 4 partners, 2 salaried G.P.s and are a training practice.

We have a full complement of admin and clerical staff

Details

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A5444-25-0002

Job locations

The Greenwood Practice

89 Gubbins Lane

Romford

RM3 0DR


Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES

1. To type letters and reports from tasks and computer screens prepared by the Doctors.

2. To maintain and update referrals on eRS

3. To copy type letters and reports as requested by the Doctors and Practice Manager.

4. To initiate pro-forma letters and maintain supplies of same.

5. To collect and record statistics in relation to referrals.

6. To chase referrals for patients with the hospitals.

7. To undertake filing as necessary.

8. To answer telephone queries and take messages as appropriate.

9. To undertake photocopying of documents and letters.

10. To maintain adequate supplies of office stationery, informing the Practice Manager of items to be ordered.

11. To provide cover for counterpart secretary at other site should the need arise during times of annual leave/sickness.

12. To undertake training as may from time to time be required.

13. To undertake any such duties as may from time to time be requested by the General Practitioners and/or Practice Manager.

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES

1. To type letters and reports from tasks and computer screens prepared by the Doctors.

2. To maintain and update referrals on eRS

3. To copy type letters and reports as requested by the Doctors and Practice Manager.

4. To initiate pro-forma letters and maintain supplies of same.

5. To collect and record statistics in relation to referrals.

6. To chase referrals for patients with the hospitals.

7. To undertake filing as necessary.

8. To answer telephone queries and take messages as appropriate.

9. To undertake photocopying of documents and letters.

10. To maintain adequate supplies of office stationery, informing the Practice Manager of items to be ordered.

11. To provide cover for counterpart secretary at other site should the need arise during times of annual leave/sickness.

12. To undertake training as may from time to time be required.

13. To undertake any such duties as may from time to time be requested by the General Practitioners and/or Practice Manager.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience in G.P practice would be useful.
  • EMIS trained desirable but not essential
Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience in G.P practice would be useful.
  • EMIS trained desirable but not essential

Employer details

Employer name

The Greenwood Practice

Address

The Greenwood Practice

89 Gubbins Lane

Romford

RM3 0DR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Greenwood Practice

Address

The Greenwood Practice

89 Gubbins Lane

Romford

RM3 0DR


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Branch Manager

Nicola Saleem

nicola.saleem@nhs.net

01708346666

Details

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A5444-25-0002

Job locations

The Greenwood Practice

89 Gubbins Lane

Romford

RM3 0DR


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