Medical Secretary

Integrated Care System; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health centre in Huddersfield is seeking a Medical Secretary to provide essential secretarial support within a dynamic team. The role includes managing the E-Referral system and liaising with patients and staff. The ideal candidate will contribute to a high standard of care while benefiting from a supportive work environment and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Friendly, supportive environment

Training and professional development opportunities

Practical working hours

Competitive salary and NHS Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with the E-Referral system.
• Experience in a busy office environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial support and manage mail.
• Liaise with various stakeholders and assist with statistical reports.
• Perform reception duties as needed.

Skills

E-Referral system

Office environment experience

Job description

At The University Health Centre, we are dedicated to providing the highest standard of care, serving approximately 15,000 patients.

We are seeking an experienced medical secretary to join our forward-thinking team.

Our practice is mainly student-based and employs a variety of staff including GPs, ANPs, nurses, physiotherapists, and pharmacists.

We are also a training practice for GP registrars and medical students.

As part of the Tolson Primary Care Network, we collaborate to offer a broad range of enhanced services.

Main duties of the job

The role involves providing comprehensive medical secretarial support to all members of the healthcare team, including word processing, managing mail, and utilizing the E-Referral system efficiently.

You will liaise with consultants, patients, relatives, outside agencies, and university staff, answering enquiries as appropriate.

The position is primarily secretarial but may include reception duties such as making appointments, answering calls, and face-to-face patient interactions, as needed to ensure full coverage.

You will also assist in collating reliable in-house statistics and always act courteously to patients, staff, and contacts, prioritizing the best interests of the health centre.

Additional tasks may be assigned by the Partners or Management Team.

About us

Located in a modern, purpose-built site in Huddersfield, we offer a wide range of NHS services, including on-the-day consultations, social prescribing, and access to advanced nurse practitioners and clinical pharmacists.

We serve about 15,000 patients, utilizing systems such as Emis Web, Ardens, AccuRX, and E-consult.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join a progressive practice committed to innovation and high-quality patient care.

Benefits include

• Work-life balance
• Friendly, supportive environment
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Practical working hours
• Competitive salary and NHS Pension scheme

Job description

Job responsibilities

Position: Medical Secretary

Full/Part-Time, Salary dependent on experience

The main purpose is to provide comprehensive secretarial support, with flexibility for holiday and sickness cover, currently three days per week, and occasional reception duties.

Reporting to: Practice Management & Partners

Responsibilities include secretarial tasks, managing mail, using the E-Referral system, liaising with various stakeholders, assisting with statistics, and ensuring courteous service.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience with the E-Referral system

Desirable

• Experience in primary care and using Emis Web

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience with the E-Referral system
• Experience in a busy office environment

Desirable

• Experience working in a GP surgery and knowledge of Emis Web

Additional Information

This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Employer details

Name: The University Health Centre

Address: 12 Sand Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 3AL

Website: https://universityhealthhuddersfield.co.uk/