Medical Administrator

neway international; Wood Green; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Administrator in Wood Green to provide essential support during a period of holiday cover. Responsibilities include processing GP review letters, coordinating clinics, and supporting reception duties. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and relevant experience in healthcare administration.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with a calm approach to mental health care environments.
• Previous experience in administrative roles desirable.
• Relevant professional qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process 60+ GP review letters monthly.
• Coordinate clinics and home visits weekly.
• Support reception duties including patient check-ins.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

GCSE Grade A-C in English and Maths

Job description

Overview

The Haringey LD Psychiatry Team is seeking a proactive and organised Medical Administrator to provide essential support during a period of holiday cover. Based at the Winkfield Centre, you'll play a vital role in maintaining continuity of care and ensuring the smooth running of clinical and administrative operations.

Responsibilities

• Process 60+ GP review letters monthly.
• Coordinate 8+ clinics and 5+ home visits weekly, including room bookings and meeting arrangements.
• Deliver trainee inductions (6+ annually) for rotating placements.
• Transcribe clinical dictations and manage urgent medication-related correspondence.
• Support reception duties including patient check-ins and urgent prescription handling.
• Maintain safe prescribing systems during clinics.
• Triage and escalate mental health emergencies appropriately.
• Manage consultant and trainee rotas to ensure service continuity.
• Oversee a caseload of approximately 200 patients, tracking referrals and follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate data using Excel for waiting lists and referrals.
• Upload and manage electronic case notes and correspondence.
• Organise CPA meetings and allocate clinic slots.
• Schedule initial psychiatric assessments.
• Coordinate placements and schedules for medical students.

Role Objectives

• Supporting clinicians in their clinical and supervisory duties.
• Managing both urgent and routine administrative tasks.
• Ensuring continuity and safety in patient care.
• Aligning with best practices across the Trust and national guidance.
• Intermediate communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications and Experience

• GCSE Grade A-C (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Relevant professional qualification preferred.
• Previous experience in a similar role desirable.

If you're a detail-oriented administrator with a calm, responsive approach to mental health care environments, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to support a team making a real difference in Haringey.