NHS

Medical Secretary


PayCompetitive
LocationLondon/England
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: A2850-25-0007?language=en&page=977&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Blackheath Standard PMS are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Secretary to join our practice.The position is for 15 hours per week, over three days, (Mon, Weds, Fri) This can vary , depending on the needs of the practice during sickness and annual leave. Flexibility is essential.The ideal candidate will be responsible for undertaking a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties and the provision of administrative support to the multidisciplinary team. Duties can include but are not limited to, the processing of 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 in accordance with current policies, including the use of the electronic referral service (ERS). This position requires excellent organisational skills, a strong understanding of office procedures, and the ability to communicate effectively with both patients and healthcare professionals.

      Main duties of the job

      Duties will include:Typing letters, reports and associated documentation as required (have an understanding the Lexicom system)Liaising with external agencies such as hospitals and community services, ensuring referrals are processed efficiently,Manage tasks to secretary inbox in an effective manner. Maintain an accurate referrals database. Action all incoming emails to the Blackheath Standard inbox. Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records. Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary. Process referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS). Process requests for information i.e. SAR, insurance / solicitors letters and DVLA forms. Answer incoming patient queries relating to referralsManage all administrative queries as necessary. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times. Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested andrecord the minutes of meetings

      About us

      The Blackheath Standard Surgery is a local well established family practice.The practice is situated in a pleasant part of Blackheath in South East London with good transport links and local shops. We are committed to providing a high standard of care under the NHS and are part of the Blackheath and Charlton Primary Care Network to offer access to a wide range of healthcare professionals.The clinical team comprises of 2 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GP's, Practice Nurses and HCA's. Clinical Pharmacist, Physiotherapists, Mental Health Workers and Social Prescribers the team is supported by a admin team comprising of Medical Secretaries,Receptionists and Care Navigators.Our current CQC rating is "Good"

      Date posted

      14 April 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £13.21 an hour

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Part-time

      Reference number

      A2850-25-0007

      Job locations

      11-13 Charlton Road

      Blackheath

      London

      SE3 7HB


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Job Description

      Main duties include: Typing letters, reports and associated documentation as required (understanding the Lexicom system) Liaising with external agencies such as hospitals and community services, ensuring referrals are processed efficiently. Manage tasks to secretary inbox in an effective manner. Maintain an accurate referrals database. Action incoming emails to the Generic inbox. Scanning patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records. Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary. Process referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS). Process requests for information i.e. SAR, insurance / solicitors letters and DVLA forms. Answer incoming patient queries relating to referrals. Manage all administrative queries as necessary. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times. Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested.

      In addition, the Medical Secretary may be requested to partake in audits as directed by the Practice Manager and record the minutes of meetings.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Job Description

      Main duties include: Typing letters, reports and associated documentation as required (understanding the Lexicom system) Liaising with external agencies such as hospitals and community services, ensuring referrals are processed efficiently. Manage tasks to secretary inbox in an effective manner. Maintain an accurate referrals database. Action incoming emails to the Generic inbox. Scanning patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records. Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary. Process referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS). Process requests for information i.e. SAR, insurance / solicitors letters and DVLA forms. Answer incoming patient queries relating to referrals. Manage all administrative queries as necessary. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times. Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested.

      In addition, the Medical Secretary may be requested to partake in audits as directed by the Practice Manager and record the minutes of meetings.

      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Minimum 2 years experience of working as a medical secretary in a GP setting Good standard of General Education Appropriate IT / Secretarial experience Familiar with Lexacom or similar dictation software Knowledge/experience of EMIS clinical system Knowledge/experience using Ardens, Docman AccuRx DXS

      Desirable

      • Previous work experience in General Practice or similar setting.

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Excellent IT skills with experience of working with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word
      • EMIS web AccuRx and DOCMAN literate

      Desirable

      • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths or equivalent

      Skills and Attributes

      Essential

      • Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
      • An understanding of the patient confidentiality laws and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
      • Excellent telephone manner and good verbal communications.
      • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing situations.
      • Be flexible and able to adapt to different working patterns.

      Desirable

      • Minimum 2 years experience of working as a medical secretary in a GP setting
      • Good standard of General Education
      • Appropriate IT / Secretarial experience
      • Familiar with Lexacom or similar dictation software
      • Knowledge/experience of EMIS clinical system
      • Knowledge/experience using Ardens, Docman AccuRx DXS
      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Minimum 2 years experience of working as a medical secretary in a GP setting Good standard of General Education Appropriate IT / Secretarial experience Familiar with Lexacom or similar dictation software Knowledge/experience of EMIS clinical system Knowledge/experience using Ardens, Docman AccuRx DXS

      Desirable

      • Previous work experience in General Practice or similar setting.

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Excellent IT skills with experience of working with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word
      • EMIS web AccuRx and DOCMAN literate

      Desirable

      • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths or equivalent

      Skills and Attributes

      Essential

      • Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
      • An understanding of the patient confidentiality laws and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
      • Excellent telephone manner and good verbal communications.
      • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing situations.
      • Be flexible and able to adapt to different working patterns.

      Desirable

      • Minimum 2 years experience of working as a medical secretary in a GP setting
      • Good standard of General Education
      • Appropriate IT / Secretarial experience
      • Familiar with Lexacom or similar dictation software
      • Knowledge/experience of EMIS clinical system
      • Knowledge/experience using Ardens, Docman AccuRx DXS

      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.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Blackheath Standard PMS

      Address

      11-13 Charlton Road

      Blackheath

      London

      SE3 7HB


      Employer's website

      https://www.blackheathstandardsurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Blackheath Standard PMS

      Address

      11-13 Charlton Road

      Blackheath

      London

      SE3 7HB


      Employer's website

      https://www.blackheathstandardsurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.