Medical Secretary

Job summary

Sheepcot Medical Centre are currently looking for an enthusiastic medical secretary to join their team on a part-time basis, for a minimum of 25 hours per week. The medical secretary plays a vital role within the practice, acting as a key point of contact between patients, clinicians, and the wider team, helping to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Experience working within a GP practice is essential to succeed in this role. You will be positive about change and thrive in a busy environment.

With the increasing use of technology in general practice, medical secretaries are playing an increasingly important role in managing patient information and ensuring that healthcare providers have access to the data they need to deliver high-quality care.

Main duties of the job

• Providing a full secretarial service including the completion of e-referrals, typing of letters, reports, patient referrals, etc.
• Handling queries regarding hospital appointments and treatments.
• Ensuring that any requests for information are appropriately dealt with.
• Designing template letters and forms for use throughout the practice.
• Maintaining the clinical system, in an accurate and secure manner.
• Assisting with the gathering of statistics and information.

About us

North Watford PCN is made up of three GP Practices, Vine House, Abbotswood and Sheepcot Medical Centre. We are looking for a Medical Secretary to join our team and start as soon a possible.

We are a busy and thriving practice, proudly caring for over 10,000 patients. Our team consists of 3 partners, 3 salaried GPs, and an exceptional extended team including nurses, advanced nurse practitioners, clinical pharmacists, first contact physiotherapists, and paramedics. We are a friendly, supportive group who are passionate about delivering high-quality care. Always striving to improve, we focus on finding innovative ways to streamline workloads and enhance the support we provide to our patients.