Medical Secretary

NHS; Worksop; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Worksop is seeking an enthusiastic Medical Secretary to provide secretarial and administrative support to teams. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, particularly in a healthcare setting. Competitive pay rates of £10 to £12.21 per hour are offered, based on age and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience of administrative duties is essential.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting is required.
• Ability to follow policy and procedure is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Typing letters and associated documentation in a timely manner.
• Liaising with external agencies for referrals.
• Maintaining an accurate referrals database.

Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Effective time management

Good interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE English C or above

GCSE Maths C or above

RSA 3 Typing qualifications or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Office

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and professional Medical Secretary to join our growing GP practice to provide secretarial and administrative support to multidisciplinary teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, growing GP Practice.

If you are highly motivated, can work with initiative, have excellent communication & IT skills, the ability to work as part of a team, or autonomously then we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for undertaking a wide range of secretarial/administrative duties and the administrative support to multidisciplinary teams at the practice.

Duties may include: Processing information (electronic/hard copy), liaising with multidisciplinary team/external agencies and following policies, including the use of the electronic referral service (ERS).

About us

Newgate Medical Group is a welcoming and busy GP Practice located in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, providing regulated NHS services to our patients.

We are a large Practice with over 30,000 registered patients. We have an established team of 9 GP Partners and a host of varied health professionals including clinicians, receptionists, and large admin team, totalling approximately 80+ employed staff, plus agency workers.

We are a forward thinking, supportive Practice that embraces new ideas and innovation with the aim of producing better patient outcomes and efficient ways of working. Our dedicated team is crucial to the success of the Practice and the service it provides to our patient population. Ongoing rigorous processes of evaluation and review inform every aspect of the services we provide, within each department, to ensure our high standards never slip. We aim to provide a good work life balance, support our staff to develop, feel engaged and part of the Newgate Medical Group team.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we have plans to develop a new Health and Wellbeing Hub that will benefit residents and patients across the area whilst developing our team further.

Job responsibilities

Typing letters, reports and associated documentation as required in a timely and accurate manner.

Liaising with external agencies such as hospitals and community services, ensuring referrals are processed efficiently.

Managing all enquires in an effective manner.

Maintaining an accurate referrals database.

Actioning all incoming email.

Inputting data into the patients healthcare records as necessary.

Processing referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS).

Processing requests for information i.e., SAR, insurance/solicitors letters and DVLA forms.

Answering department phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately.

Managing all administrative queries as necessary.

Maintaining a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times.

Supporting all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE English C or above
• GCSE Maths C or above
• RSA 3 Typing qualifications or equivalent typing/keyboard

Personal Qualities

• Polite and confident.
• Flexible and cooperative.
• Motivated.
• Forward thinker.
• High levels of integrity and loyalty.
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Experience

• Experience of administrative duties.
• Experience of working with the general public.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting as a Medical Secretary.

Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills (written and oral).
• Effective time management skills (planning and organising).
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
• Ability to follow policy and procedure.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Clear and polite telephone manner.
• Competent in the use of Outlook and Office.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£10 to £12.21 an hourNational Minimum wage based on age