We are looking for a dedicated individual to join an established and efficient team of Medical Secretaries working in a busy GP Practice.
Offering secretarial support for 16000 patients, applicants must be hardworking and willing to go the extra mile. The workload is demanding and the successful candidate will need to enjoy a fast-paced environment, think on their feet and be flexible for office cover. The role requires someone with a keen eye for detail and proficient use of IT packages covering the Microsoft Office suite and clinical systems.
Interviews to be held week commencing 4 August 2025.
***Please note this vacancy may close early due to a high number of applicants ***
Main duties of the job
Inviting patients to come in to surgery for follow-up etc.
About us
Eastgate Medical Group is a GP practice based in Hornsea with other sites in Aldbrough (branch site) and Hull (Hastings Medical Centre). As part of the Symphonie PCN in Hull and the Yorkshire Coast and Wolds PCN in East Yorkshire, we are a forward thinking organisation striving to provide high quality patient care.
The team is led by 9 GP-partners, supported by Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nurse-Prescribers, Long-term Conditions Nurses and Healthcare Assistants.
The clinical team is supported by well-trained Care Navigators and Administrators. The Hornsea and Aldbrough sites have in-house dispensaries.
We encourage and support the personal development of staff, and are looking for the right person for our team.
Job responsibilities
Position:
Medical Secretary
Hours:
Duration:
Permanent
Reportto:
Practice Manager
JobPurpose:
To provide a comprehensive secretarialservice to doctors, nurses, the Practice Manager and wider clinical and administrativeteam. To ensure that work is completedaccurately and efficiently with all enquiries professionally and courteously handledwhilst upholding confidentiality.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Position:
Medical Secretary
Hours:
24 - 37 per week
Duration:
Permanent
Reportto:
Practice Manager
JobPurpose:
To provide a comprehensive secretarialservice to doctors, nurses, the Practice Manager and wider clinical and administrativeteam. To ensure that work is completedaccurately and efficiently with all enquiries professionally and courteously handledwhilst upholding confidentiality.
KeyAreas:
Patientservices; Secretarial Services to Clinicians and wider team
KeyPoints:
Managing referrals through the e-Referralsystem. Understanding referral routes and use of relevant forms and templates
Carrying out assigned tasks fromboth clinical professionals and the wider team.
Dealing with patient enquiries
Inviting patients into thesurgery to discuss the results of recent investigations
Typing of clinical letters,patient referrals, non-NHS letters and reports
Arranging and assisting withmeetings including minute taking as required
At all times observe the strictrules of confidentiality
Familiarise yourself with theStaff Manual and follow practice policies and guidelines
This job description outlinesthe key duties of the role but is not an exhaustive list. You are required to undertake any otherduties as requested which are commensurate with the role to ensure the smoothrunning of the practice. The jobdescription and rota may be amended to suit the needs of the business. Notice will be given of any proposedchanges.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Business Administration NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
Experience
* Experience of business administration in a high work demand environment.
* Experience of handling difficult conversations skilfully.
* Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft and email.
* Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
* Experience of working in the wider NHS or primary care.
* Working in a patient/customer facing role.
General
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Team player but also able to work unsupervised.
* Flexible approach to working practices.
* Commitment and enthusiasm.
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.
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