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Medical Secretary

The closing date is 03 May 2026

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Job summary

We are a well established friendly small rural GP Surgery seeking a dedicated Medical Secretary to join our healthcare team.

Our surgery achieved excellent scores in the 2025 National GP Patient Survey, which was the highest in Kent and was amongst the best in the country.

Please Note: This role is a part-time involving 4 hours per day for 4-5 days between Monday - Friday - plus additional cover for sickness and annual leave. Additional hours may be available to cover the reception.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will provide essential administrative support in a medical setting, ensuring the smooth operation of the The Surgery.

About us

We are a friendly small team working together in a well established traditional rural GP Surgery with high patients' satisfaction with strong supportive network amongst our staff.

Details

Date posted

11 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5596-26-0002

Job locations

The Surgery

Church Road

Lyminge

Folkestone

Kent

CT18 8HY


Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties and the provision of administrative support to the multidisciplinary team.

Duties can include, but are not limited to, the processing of information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner, completing and sending referral letters and forms.

To act as the central point of contact for patients, the distribution of information, messages and enquiries for the clinical team, liaising with multi-disciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers in accordance with current policies, including the use of the electronic referral service (ERS).

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties and the provision of administrative support to the multidisciplinary team.

Duties can include, but are not limited to, the processing of information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner, completing and sending referral letters and forms.

To act as the central point of contact for patients, the distribution of information, messages and enquiries for the clinical team, liaising with multi-disciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers in accordance with current policies, including the use of the electronic referral service (ERS).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent;
  • Experience of working with the general public;
  • Experience of administrative duties;
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral);
  • Strong IT skills;
  • Audio typing;
  • Clear, polite telephone manner;
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook;
  • Effective time management (planning and organising);
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously;
  • Good interpersonal skills;
  • Problem solving and analytical skills;
  • Ability to follow policy and procedure;
  • Polite and confident;
  • Flexible and cooperative;
  • Motivated;
  • Forward thinker;
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Desirable

  • EMIS user skills;
  • Experience of working as a secretary;
  • Experience of working as a secretary in a healthcare setting;
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent;
  • Experience of working with the general public;
  • Experience of administrative duties;
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral);
  • Strong IT skills;
  • Audio typing;
  • Clear, polite telephone manner;
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook;
  • Effective time management (planning and organising);
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously;
  • Good interpersonal skills;
  • Problem solving and analytical skills;
  • Ability to follow policy and procedure;
  • Polite and confident;
  • Flexible and cooperative;
  • Motivated;
  • Forward thinker;
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Desirable

  • EMIS user skills;
  • Experience of working as a secretary;
  • Experience of working as a secretary in a healthcare setting;

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

The Surgery

Address

The Surgery

Church Road

Lyminge

Folkestone

Kent

CT18 8HY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Surgery

Address

The Surgery

Church Road

Lyminge

Folkestone

Kent

CT18 8HY


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Zaw Thike

kmicb.manager.churchroadlyminge@nhs.net

01303862109

Details

Date posted

11 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5596-26-0002

Job locations

The Surgery

Church Road

Lyminge

Folkestone

Kent

CT18 8HY


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