Medical Secretary

NHS; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Le NHS recherche un secrétaire médical enthousiaste pour rejoindre une équipe amicale, 4 jours par semaine. La personne retenue effectuera des tâches administratives, y compris la dactylographie audio et la gestion des requêtes des patients, tout en respectant les politiques de confidentialité strictes.

Qualifications

• Expérience en secrétariat médical et maîtrise d'Emis Web sont essentielles.
• Compétences en communication et en confidentialité requises.
• Doit passer un contrôle DBS.

Responsibilities

• Fournir un soutien secrétaire à l'équipe, y compris la dactylographie audio.
• Traiter les requêtes liées aux références et aux patients.
• Assister à la facturation et aux audits mensuels.

Skills

Confidentiality

Audio Typing

Patient Communication

Education

GCSE A to C in English and Maths

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic medical secretary to join our friendly team for 4 days per week (26 hours per week), including Monday and Friday. Flexibility on other days is preferable. Medical secretary experience and Emis Web experience are ESSENTIAL. Start date to be confirmed, likely beginning of August 2025. The closing date is 7th July 2025, or sooner if we receive sufficient applications. Interviews are scheduled for Thursday, 10th July 2025. If you have not heard from us 7 days after the closing date, you have not been successful. The successful candidate will be subject to a 3-month probationary period.

Main duties of the job

Practice administration involving referrals and organization of the practice.

About us

We are a practice with approximately 5,100 patients. We have low staff turnover and pride ourselves on having a friendly and approachable team.

Job responsibilities

Reports to: Practice Manager/Assistant Manager

Responsible to: GP Partner

Provide secretarial support to the team, including:

• Audio Typing for referral letters, medical reports, business letters, and generic practice letters
• Handling queries related to Choose and Book, 2-week waits, paediatric referrals, patient queries regarding Choose and Book, scanning, photocopying patient notes, and taking calls from other services and patients
• Assist with invoicing, searches, CQRS reports, and monthly audits as time allows
• Ensure safeguarding training is undertaken and any concerns are reported via the correct channels
• Use relevant computer systems such as Choose and Book, Docman, Accurx, and CQRS, inputting referral codes and summarizing information

Confidentiality and Data Security: You may have access to sensitive patient and practice information. It is your responsibility to keep this information secure in line with the practice's Information Governance policy, GDPR, and confidentiality clauses. Any breach of confidentiality will be investigated and may result in disciplinary action.

Person Specification

Experience

• Medical Secretary experience

Qualifications

• GCSE A to C in English and Maths (or equivalent)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.