Medical Secretary (Part-Time) with Extended Access

NHS Jobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Shah Zaman Surgery in Castle Vale, Birmingham is seeking a Medical Secretary to provide essential secretarial and administrative support within a busy NHS GP practice.

The post holder will manage clinical correspondence, referrals and patient records, while working independently to prioritise tasks and provide reception support when required. Flexibility includes Extended Access cover and occasional extra hours to meet service needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical secretarial and administrative duties.
• Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines.
• Proficient with clinical systems and NHS processes.

Responsibilities

• Type letters, reports and documentation accurately and on time.
• Process clinical correspondence and referrals with hospitals and services.
• Answer incoming calls and direct enquiries to appropriate colleagues.
• Maintain referral records and monitor outstanding referrals.
• Enter information and apply SNOMED CT codes per procedures.
• Support reception and admin teams as needed.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and data governance compliance.

Skills

Typing letters

Administrative duties

Independent workload management

Tools

NHS e-Referral Service

SNOMED CT coding

Job description

Shah Zaman Surgery in Castle Vale, Birmingham is seeking a Medical Secretary to provide essential secretarial and administrative support within a busy NHS GP practice.

The post holder will manage clinical correspondence, referrals and patient records, while working independently to prioritise tasks and provide reception support when required. Flexibility includes Extended Access cover and occasional extra hours to meet service needs.