Medical Secretary

The Methodist Church in Britain; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Annual bonus after probation

Fully funded team building days

Job summary

North Camp Surgery is seeking a medical secretary to support three GP partners and an ANP/paramedic practitioner. The role focuses on audio and copy typing, eRS referrals, appointments, and general admin. Part-time to full-time hours (25–35 per week) with flexible start times and potential late shifts on Tuesdays.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of GP or primary care experience and is proficient with the eRS system. EMIS Web experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and maths at grade A–C or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of recent GP or primary care experience
• Working knowledge of the eRS referral system

Responsibilities

• Audio and copy typing of letters, reports, referrals and minutes for GPs and health professionals
• Using eRS competently for referrals
• Assisting the practice manager with clerical and administrative duties
• Making appointments, bookings and admissions
• Setting up and maintaining filing and admin systems, keeping information secure
• Filing patient records and correspondence in medical records
• Handling incoming and outgoing calls, taking messages and dealing with queries
• Maintaining the clinic computer system accurately and securely
• Gathering statistics and information when required
• Covering team members during sickness and annual leave
• Keeping office stationery stocked
• Receiving and dispatching mail and maintaining a pending system

Skills

eRS experience

Typing

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A-C)

Tools

eRS system

EMIS Web

Job description

Medical secretary post at North Camp Surgery, a small GP practice with about 6,500 patients, where the sole secretary supports three GP partners and an ANP/paramedic practitioner. The work centres on audio and copy typing of letters and referrals on the eRS system, alongside appointments, filing, telephone calls and cover for absent colleagues. The role is mainly afternoons, with 25 to 35 hours and flexible start times, but staff must stay until closing, 6.30pm or 8pm on Tuesdays. Applicants need at least two years' recent GP or primary care experience and working knowledge of eRS.

What the job involves

• Audio and copy typing of letters, reports, referrals and minutes for GPs and health professionals
• Using eRS competently for referrals
• Assisting the practice manager with clerical and administrative duties
• Making appointments, bookings and admissions
• Setting up and maintaining filing and admin systems, keeping information secure
• Filing patient records and correspondence in medical records
• Handling incoming and outgoing calls, taking messages and dealing with queries
• Maintaining the clinic computer system accurately and securely
• Gathering statistics and information when required
• Covering team members during sickness and annual leave
• Keeping office stationery stocked
• Receiving and dispatching mail and maintaining a pending system

Qualifications

• GCSE grade A to C in English and maths, or equivalent

Experience

• Recent experience in a GP surgery or primary care, minimum 2 years
• Experience of using the eRS referral system

Skills & knowledge

• Working knowledge of the eRS referral system

Nice to have

• Local referral process experience
• Experience of using EMIS Web

What’s offered

• NHS Pension
• Good salary package
• Annual bonus after probation
• Fully funded team building days throughout the year
• Flexible about start times and number of hours