Medical Secretary/Administrator

The Beeches Medical Practice; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical practice in Shrewsbury is seeking a motivated Medical Secretary/Administrator for a full-time role. Responsibilities include processing information, liaising with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining professional standards. The ideal candidate will join a friendly and dynamic team dedicated to patient care in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Process information in a timely manner.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies.
• Use the electronic referral service per current policies.
• Contact secondary care services maintaining professionalism.

Job description

An exciting vacancy has arisen at The Beeches Medical Practice. We are looking for a motivated and forward‑thinking Medical Secretary/Administrator to join our expanding team, working full‑time (37 hours per week). This dual role includes both admin and reception duties with coverage between the two teams.

The post holder will work within our core hours of 8 am–6:30 pm. While not required to work the full block, some days will involve starting at 8 am or finishing at 6:30 pm.

Responsibilities

The post holder will undertake a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties and will liaise with patients, practice staff and the wider multidisciplinary teams. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Processing information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner
• Liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers
• Using the electronic referral service in accordance with current policies
• Contacting secondary care services and maintaining a professional capacity and manner at all times

Team

Our administrative team consists of the Practice Manager, Operations Manager, Data Quality and IT Lead, Care and Community Co‑ordinator, and 11 Medical Receptionists/Administrators/Dispensers. The practice works closely with a range of allied professionals, including an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, a Physician Associate, 4 Practice Nurses, a Healthcare Assistant, Primary Care Network staff (First Contact Practitioners, Healthy Lives Advisors and Clinical Pharmacists), Health Visitors, District Nurses and Community Midwives.

We are a training practice where clinicians and staff are actively involved in ensuring trainee doctors gain comprehensive experience in general practice.

The Beeches Medical Practice is a friendly, four‑partner practice located on the south side of Shrewsbury, providing medical care for approximately 7,100 people.