An exciting opportunity has arisen at Writtle Surgery for a part-time experienced medical secretary to join the well-established, friendly team. Key duties will include; Provide essential secretarial duties. Manage all telephone and email enquiries. Manage referrals to secondary care. Audio typing of GP correspondence using a digital dictation system. Liaise with patients about their care and assisting GPs with negotiating care pathways. About the Candidate We would welcome applications from those with the following skills and experience: Excellent communication skills. Excellent general IT skills including MS Office and ideally experience of working with a clinical system. Understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality and data security, at all times. Ability to multi-task and to work accurately under pressure. Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently. Applicants will need to be flexible to cover colleagues sickness or holiday. About Us The Writtle Surgery is a 3 partner semi-rural dispensing practice of approximately 8,000 patients. We have 3 salaried GPs, and a fully staffed team including practice nurses, dispensers, secretaries and administrators, clinical pharmacists and receptionists. The benefits of joining our practice include a ccess to the NHS pension and c ompetitive rates of pay. Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.