Medical Secretary

Reed; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Medical Secretary/Administrator to join their team on a temporary basis in Norwich. The role involves managing patient referrals and maintaining accurate records. Candidates should have NHS experience, familiarity with NHS procedures, and strong organisational skills. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £13 and may extend beyond three months.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• Experience as a Medical Secretary or similar role within a GP practice.
• Familiarity with NHS processes and referral operations.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process patient referrals, including typing referral notes.
• Ensure accurate communication between patients and healthcare providers.
• Maintain patient records using NHS systems.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

NHS experience

Flexibility

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

We are seeking a Medical Secretary / Administrator to join our team on a temporary basis. This role is based on the outskirts of Norwich city centre.

• Hourly Rate: £13
• Location: Norwich, NR1
• Job Type: Temporary ongoing - 3 months could be longer
• Hours: 37 hours over 4/5 days

Overview

The position requires someone with NHS experience ideally from a GP practice and familiarity with NHS processes, particularly in handling referrals.

Responsibilities

• Managing and processing patient referrals, including typing up referral notes to hospitals.
• Ensuring accurate and timely communication between patients, healthcare providers, and external agencies.
• Maintaining and updating patient records and clinician notes using NHS systems, preferably SystmOne.
• Providing administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the practice.
• Handling confidential information with discretion and in compliance with NHS guidelines.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Medical Secretary or similar administrative role within a GP practice.
• Familiarity with NHS operational procedures and referral processes.
• Experience with NHS software, ideally System One; training can be provided for candidates with general NHS experience.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple days and adapt to varying workloads.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.
• Please apply online or contact Maxine or Andrea at Reed Norwich