Primary Care Careers

Medical Secretary

The closing date is 26 February 2026

Job summary

Kennedy Road Medical Centre are looking to welcome a medical secretary into the team on a part-time basis for 24 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide an efficient audio and copy typing service for GPs and other practice staff.
  • Typing of letters, reports, patient referrals, minutes etc in an accurate and quality manner.
  • Process secondary care referrals liaising with patients and care providers as required.
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of correct alternative pathways for referral and advise GPs accordingly.
  • Support patients in the referral process when necessary.
  • Forward referrals electronically within required time limits.
  • Escalate lack of eReferral appointments to appropriate manager.
  • Establish and maintain filing and administrative systems so that written or computer information is easily accessible and secure , maintaining up to date knowledge of all referral systems and of the practice clinical computer system.
  • Use, manage and maintain the dictation system used within the practice and report any faults or other issues that may affect service delivery.
  • Process outgoing mail, take messages and deal with queries.

About us

We are part of Ranworth Primary Care Network, which is comprised of Caradoc Surgery, Ranworth Surgery in Clacton-on-Sea, Green Elms Health Centre in Jaywick and Kennedy Way Medical Centre in Holland on Sea. We have a diverse patient population, of around 32,000 and all practices work on SystmOne.

Details

Date posted

16 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience - depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29376

Job locations

Kennedy Way

Clacton on Sea

Essex

CO15 4AB


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care desirable

Experience

Essential

  • Secretarial qualification or experience working in a similar role
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Audio typing skills
  • Administration experience
  • Strong IT skills and competent on Outlook and all office applications
  • Effective time management skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care desirable

Experience

Essential

  • Secretarial qualification or experience working in a similar role
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Audio typing skills
  • Administration experience
  • Strong IT skills and competent on Outlook and all office applications
  • Effective time management skills

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

Kennedy Way

Clacton on Sea

Essex

CO15 4AB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

Kennedy Way

Clacton on Sea

Essex

CO15 4AB


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Kennedy Way Medical Centre

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

16 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience - depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29376

Job locations

Kennedy Way

Clacton on Sea

Essex

CO15 4AB


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