At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide secretarial support, manage referrals, and assist with patient enquiries in a busy GP practice.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at a well-established medical practice on the Isle of Sheppey.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in the NHS and develop your administrative skills.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic healthcare setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and previous medical secretarial experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are an 11,000 patient practice on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, seeking a GP Medical Secretary to join our hard-working, dedicated team. You must have an excellent attendance record, be a good timekeeper, able to work under pressure and enjoy working as part of a team. The successful candidate will be flexible, motivated, reliable, conscientious and committed to making a valuable contribution to the team. Previous experience of medical secretarial work is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive secretarial typing and administrative support to the Partnership
- Co-ordinate control of the dictation system
- Type referral letters to hospitals and GPs
- Log all referrals and update EMIS
- Arrange urgent hospital referrals
- Co-ordinate the Choose Book system; monitor, attach and query as required
- Deal with all patient enquiries regarding hospital referrals
- Miscellaneous typing work for GPs and other clinicians
- Book appointments
- Manage DOCMAN/EDTs
- Liaise with the Coroner
- Participate in team meetings to improve service levels
- Prioritise, organise and manage workload to promote quality and achieve objectives
- Participate in induction training for new starters where applicable
- Ensure mandatory training is completed
- Liaise with others to ensure efficient internal and external support
- Work safely and securely at all times in accordance with legislative requirements and Practice Policies and Procedures
- Record and deal with incidents in line with Practice protocols
- Carry out reasonable additional duties as requested from time to time
Qualifications & Experience
- Excellent attendance record and punctuality
- Strong communication skills at all levels
- Excellent telephone manner
- Ability to cope with change and conflicting demands
- Works well under pressure and to deadlines
- High level of attention to detail
- Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft packages
- Good management and prioritisation of workload
- Can work independently or as part of a team without direct supervision
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Previous medical secretarial experience
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience with EMIS and Docman
- NHS experience is preferred
About the Practice
We have one main site in Sheerness with two branch sites at Eastchurch and Leysdown. For more information please visit our website: www.saintgeorgesmedicalcentre.co.uk
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
GP Medical Secretary in Sheerness employer: St Georges Medical Centre
St. George's Medical Centre is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises patient care and employee well-being. With competitive pay rates and opportunities for professional growth, our team members are encouraged to develop their skills in a dynamic healthcare environment in the heart of Greater London. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a fulfilling career.
