Medical Secretary
The closing date is 16 July 2025
Job summary
At The University Health Centre we are dedicated to providing the highest standard of care, we have approximately 15,000 patients.
We are looking for an experienced medical secretary to join our forward thinking team.
We are a large mainly student based practice and and have a variety of staff working here including GP's, ANP's, Nurses, Physio's & Pharmacists.
We are also a training practice for GP registrars and medical students.
We are part of the Tolson Primary Care Network and we work together to provide a full range of enhanced services.
Main duties of the job
Main duties and responsibilitiesTo provide full medical secretarial support for all members of the Health Care Team within the Health Centre, including word processing, dealing with mail both inwards and outwards.
ThePostholder will need to be able to utilise the E-Referral system efficiently.
To liaise with consultants, patients, relatives, other outside agencies and members of the University, answering enquiries as appropriate.
Role to be mainly secretarial but with reception duties at the discretion of the Practice Management, i.e. to optimise cover in all areas as required to provide full reception cover, i.e. making of appointments, answering phone calls, dealing with patients both at the front desk and face to face.
To help to collate reliable statistics in-house.
Being polite and courteous to all persons in contact with the Health Centre, its patients and the staff who work there.
Acting always in the best interest of the Health Centre, its patients and the staff who work there.
Undertaking any other tasks as may be appropriately assigned by the Partners or Management Team
About us
Operating from a modern purpose built site in Huddersfield, we have the capacity to offer a wide range of services alongside other NHS services providers, including; on the day consultations, telephone and face to face consultations; social prescribing; advanced nurse practitioners; clinical pharmacist to name but a few!
We have a list size of approximately 15,000 patients and use Emis Web, Ardens ,AccuRX and E-consult.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to join a forward-thinking practice that embraces innovation to ensure we provide the best care to our patients.
A good work life balance
Friendly, supportive environment
Opportunities for training and further professional development
Practical working hours
Competitive pay and NHS Pension scheme
Details
Date posted
16 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A1974-25-0000
Job locations
12 Sand Street
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD1 3AL
Employer details
Employer name
The University Health Centre
Address
12 Sand Street
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD1 3AL
Employer's website
https://universityhealthhuddersfield.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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