Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical letter reader / Administrator to join our dedicated team here at Strathmore, if you are an retired nurse/paramedic/GP or even a graduate looking for a challenge? Looking to work a minimum of 10 hours a week? How about joining our friendly, dedicated team.
The successful candidate will work as part of the team, managing key tasks including:
Processing patient letters from hospitals and other 3rd parties
Summarising of patient medical notes
Assigning industry-recognised codes to medical system
IT Literacy, together with EMIS experience would be preferred, although not essential, as full training will be provided
Previous applicants need not apply
This is a part time role of 30 hours a week and for the right candidates this could be a shared role.
Main duties of the job
Support the GP's and other clinicians by reducing their documentation workload and maintaining accurate, concise medical records.
Dealing with but not limited to:-
Reports/investigations from hospitals and 3rd Party
Colonoscopy...Opthalmology...Diabetic Retinopathy
DNA appointments
Faxes: screen alerts - letters from patients - discharge prescriptions - new diagnosis - repeat bloods - coding - bowel screening - drug changes
About us
Strathmore Medical Practice are looking to expand the team of Letter Readers in our Medical Administration Department. We are a highly motivated team and have over patients. Due to our size we value communication and teamwork.
This is a demanding role but very worthwhile and rewarding.
Understand the importance of strict confidentiality when dealing with any patient details and company information.
Enjoy working within a team, working together and be willing to help and assist others where possible.
Experience of using EMIS Web and Docman 10 is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
Experience of working with the NHS or medical environment would be advantageous
Details
Date posted
20 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Job share, Compressed hours
Reference number
A
Job locations
26-28 Chester Road
Wrexham
LL11 2SA
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main role details
Read, evaluate and action letters/correspondence to doctors:- letters from OPD clinics, A&E, Opticians, Ambulance, Patients and hospital dischargesall correspondence checked:- Name, address, new diagnosis,medication changes, repeat blood tests and referrals.
These are then highlighted and sent to the appropriate department for actioning.
Any letters of concern e.g DNA appointments, social services reports, police reports etc are forwarded to the GP's.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main role details
Read, evaluate and action letters/correspondence to doctors:- letters from OPD clinics, A&E, Opticians, Ambulance, Patients and hospital dischargesall correspondence checked:- Name, address, new diagnosis,medication changes, repeat blood tests and referrals.
These are then highlighted and sent to the appropriate department for actioning.
Any letters of concern e.g DNA appointments, social services reports, police reports etc are forwarded to the GP's.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Good standard of English to GCSE grade A - C
* A good attention to detail is highly expected.
* This post will also be suitable for Medical Secretaries/ex-nurses/midwives/A&E/paramedics looking for part time work.
* Clinical Knowledge
* Good organisational skills.
Desirable
* Clinical knowledge an advantage although further training will be given.
* Experience of clinical systems - DOCMAN 10/EMIS
* Ability to prioritise
* Good time management
* Medical Terminology
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Good standard of English to GCSE grade A - C
* A good attention to detail is highly expected.
* This post will also be suitable for Medical Secretaries/ex-nurses/midwives/A&E/paramedics looking for part time work.
* Clinical Knowledge
* Good organisational skills.
Desirable
* Clinical knowledge an advantage although further training will be given.
* Experience of clinical systems - DOCMAN 10/EMIS
* Ability to prioritise
* Good time management
* Medical Terminology
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting
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
Strathmore Medical Practice
Address
26-28 Chester Road
Wrexham
LL11 2SA
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Employer details
Employer name
Strathmore Medical Practice
Address
26-28 Chester Road
Wrexham
LL11 2SA
Employer's website
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