Fireclay Health

Administrator - Medical Secretary Team

The closing date is 30 September 2025

Job summary

This role provides a fantastic introduction to the secretarial and administrative functions within a busy GP Practice. With time and confidence, there is the potential for the successful applicant to take on more complex secretarial responsibilities.

Main duties of the job

This position is designed to assist our secretarial team with a range of basic administrative tasks, helping to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

About us

We are excited to offer a new opportunity at Fireclay Health for an enthusiastic individual to join our team in a supportive administrative role.

Fireclay Health is a vibrant, dynamic and happy place to work. We provide health care from our two established practices at St George Health Centre and Lodgeside Surgery, although this role will be based at our Lodgeside Surgery site.

Details

Date posted

19 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.70 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0443-25-0003

Job locations

Bellevue Road

St. George

Bristol

BS5 7PH


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Efficiently complete and process managed referrals on behalf of clinicians, ensuring timely and accurate handling.
  • Respond promptly and professionally to basic referral queries from both staff and patients.
  • Communicate effectively with patients via email, text, and phone to provide updates and information as needed.
  • Liaise with third parties on behalf of GPs and the secretarial team to facilitate smooth operations.
  • Accurately complete simple referrals and forms, supporting GPs and administrative teams.
  • Perform a variety of administrative tasks to support the organisations daily functions.
  • Consistently adhere to organisational policies and protocols as outlined in the Staff Handbook and employment contract

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Efficiently complete and process managed referrals on behalf of clinicians, ensuring timely and accurate handling.
  • Respond promptly and professionally to basic referral queries from both staff and patients.
  • Communicate effectively with patients via email, text, and phone to provide updates and information as needed.
  • Liaise with third parties on behalf of GPs and the secretarial team to facilitate smooth operations.
  • Accurately complete simple referrals and forms, supporting GPs and administrative teams.
  • Perform a variety of administrative tasks to support the organisations daily functions.
  • Consistently adhere to organisational policies and protocols as outlined in the Staff Handbook and employment contract

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Clear and confident written communication
  • Outstanding verbal communication
  • Strong IT skills to navigate tools and platforms with ease
  • A proactive attitude towards ongoing training and professional growth
  • Keep tasks and priorities in order with exceptional organisational skills
  • Juggle deadlines and responsibilities efficiently
  • Think creatively and independently to overcome challenges

Desirable

  • Previous work within a Primary Care environment is an advantage
  • Familiarity with the EMIS clinical system

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Clear and confident written communication
  • Outstanding verbal communication
  • Strong IT skills to navigate tools and platforms with ease
  • A proactive attitude towards ongoing training and professional growth
  • Keep tasks and priorities in order with exceptional organisational skills
  • Juggle deadlines and responsibilities efficiently
  • Think creatively and independently to overcome challenges

Desirable

  • Previous work within a Primary Care environment is an advantage
  • Familiarity with the EMIS clinical system

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

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

Fireclay Health

Address

Bellevue Road

St. George

Bristol

BS5 7PH


Employer's website

https://Fireclayhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Fireclay Health

Address

Bellevue Road

St. George

Bristol

BS5 7PH


Employer's website

https://Fireclayhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operations Manager

Alex Boyd

alex.boyd@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

19 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.70 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0443-25-0003

Job locations

Bellevue Road

St. George

Bristol

BS5 7PH


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