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Medical Secretary

The closing date is 30 January 2026

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Job summary

The Writtle Surgery in Chelmsford are looking to welcome a reliable and organised medical secretary to join our team on a part-time basis. Working days will be Monday to Friday.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working in a busy GP surgery, supporting clinicians with the smooth running of administrative function.

Main duties of the job

  • Audio and copy typing of clinical correspondence
  • Maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring confidentiality
  • Supporting clinicians with administrative tasks
  • Liaising with hospitals, external agencies and patients
  • Assisting with appointment-related queries as needed

About us

The Writtle Surgery is a 3 partner semi-rural dispensing practice of approximately 8,000 patients. We have 3 salaried GPs, and a fully staffed team including practice nurses, dispensers, secretaries and administrators, clinical pharmacists and receptionists. The benefits of joining our practice include access to the NHS pension and competitive rates of pay.

Details

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29322

Job locations

16A Lordship Road

Writtle

Chelmsford

Essex

CM1 3EH


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a medical or healthcare secretarial role (preferably NHS)
  • Excellent typing and IT skills
  • Strong organisational and time-management abilities
  • A professional, friendly and courteous manner
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a medical or healthcare secretarial role (preferably NHS)
  • Excellent typing and IT skills
  • Strong organisational and time-management abilities
  • A professional, friendly and courteous manner
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

16A Lordship Road

Writtle

Chelmsford

Essex

CM1 3EH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

16A Lordship Road

Writtle

Chelmsford

Essex

CM1 3EH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Writtle Surgery

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29322

Job locations

16A Lordship Road

Writtle

Chelmsford

Essex

CM1 3EH


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