• Job Description

  Req#: A2745-25-0004?language=en&page=951&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking to recruit a full-time Medical Secretary to join our busy team - 37hrs.

  To provide an efficient audio typing and word processing service for GPs and Health Professionals as required. This includes the typing of letters, reports, patient referrals, minutes, memorandums, etc. in an accurate and quality manner. Personal organisation, well developed communication skills and the ability to prioritise busy workloads and juggle ever changing priorities are essential. We are looking for a team player able to work on their own initiative. Duties will include a high level of patient contact, audio typing, and liaising with internal and external departments to ensure an efficient running of the practice. We are looking for someone who is computer literate, enthusiastic and flexible in their approach to work. It is essential that you have a good standard of English to O level/GCSE or equivalent and ideally a RSA/OCR qualification or have equivalent knowledge and skills.

  Main duties of the job

  See attached job description. Experience of working in general practice is preferred but all applications will be considered.

  About us

  We are a large practice with 19600 patients. We have a team of 20 GPs, including GP trainees and salaried GPs.

  Alwoodley Medical Centre was built in 2016 to accommodate the merger of Moorcroft and Nursery Lane Surgeries. We have the privilege of working in a purpose built, modern building with an amazing team of clinical and non clinical support staff.

  Details

  Date posted

  23 April 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £13 to £13.20 an hour

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  A2745-25-0004

  Job locations

  Alwoodley Medical Centre

  Saxon Mount

  Leeds

  LS17 5DT

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  JOB TITLE: MEDICAL SECRETARY

  REPORTS TO: PRACTICE MANAGER/PARTNERS

  Job Summary:

  To provide general secretarial support to the Practice Manager, Doctors and Health Professionals involving word processing and audio typing skills with general clerical work over two sites.

  Job Responsibilities:

  • To provide an efficient audio, copy typing and word processing service for GPs and Health Professionals as required. This includes the typing of letters, reports, patient referrals, minutes, memorandums, etc. in an accurate and quality manner.
  • To assist with clerical and administrative duties.
  • To attend meetings and take minutes.
  • To establish and maintain filing and administrative systems so that written or computer information is easily accessible and secure.
  • To retrieve medical records and assist the completion of medical/insurance records.
  • To receive incoming and initiate outgoing telephone calls in order to facilitate timely and appropriate communications with others, taking messages and dealing with appropriate queries.
  • To assist with the gathering of statistics and information when required.
  • To provide cover for members of the secretarial team during periods of sickness and annual leave.
  • Undertake any other appropriate task as instructed by the Practice Manager or Principals of the practice.

  Health & Safety:

  The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

  • Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
  • Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
  • Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
  • Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
  • Reporting potential risks identified.

  Confidentiality

  Attention is drawn to the confidential aspects of this post. All matters relating to doctors or patients in this practice must be regarded as strictly confidential. Any breach of this requirement will constitute gross misconduct and may result in your dismissal. You should also be aware that regardless of any action by your employer a breach of confidence could result in a civil action for damages.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  JOB TITLE: MEDICAL SECRETARY

  REPORTS TO: PRACTICE MANAGER/PARTNERS

  Job Summary:

  To provide general secretarial support to the Practice Manager, Doctors and Health Professionals involving word processing and audio typing skills with general clerical work over two sites.

  Job Responsibilities:

  • To provide an efficient audio, copy typing and word processing service for GPs and Health Professionals as required. This includes the typing of letters, reports, patient referrals, minutes, memorandums, etc. in an accurate and quality manner.
  • To assist with clerical and administrative duties.
  • To attend meetings and take minutes.
  • To establish and maintain filing and administrative systems so that written or computer information is easily accessible and secure.
  • To retrieve medical records and assist the completion of medical/insurance records.
  • To receive incoming and initiate outgoing telephone calls in order to facilitate timely and appropriate communications with others, taking messages and dealing with appropriate queries.
  • To assist with the gathering of statistics and information when required.
  • To provide cover for members of the secretarial team during periods of sickness and annual leave.
  • Undertake any other appropriate task as instructed by the Practice Manager or Principals of the practice.

  Health & Safety:

  The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

  • Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
  • Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
  • Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
  • Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
  • Reporting potential risks identified.

  Confidentiality

  Attention is drawn to the confidential aspects of this post. All matters relating to doctors or patients in this practice must be regarded as strictly confidential. Any breach of this requirement will constitute gross misconduct and may result in your dismissal. You should also be aware that regardless of any action by your employer a breach of confidence could result in a civil action for damages.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

  Desirable

  • RSA/OCR qualification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working within a secretarial team

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

  Desirable

  • RSA/OCR qualification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working within a secretarial team

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice

  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

  Alwoodley Medical Centre

  Address

  Alwoodley Medical Centre

  Saxon Mount

  Leeds

  LS17 5DT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.alwoodleymedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Alwoodley Medical Centre

  Address

  Alwoodley Medical Centre

  Saxon Mount

  Leeds

  LS17 5DT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.alwoodleymedicalcentre.co.uk/ (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.

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