Medical Secretary

Bancroft Medical Centre

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Job summary

We currently have an exciting vacancy for a Medical Secretary to join our Medical Secretary team.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual.

Therefore, we need someone with accurate keyboard and IT skills and an understanding of medical terminology. Previous experience as a medical secretary is essential.

The ability to work as a team player as well as on your own in a very busy role and prioritise work when under pressure is essential. An understanding of the importance of confidentiality in the workplace and able to follow data protection policies and guidelines is essential.

The successful applicant will benefit from working in a pleasant environment, friendly and innovative practice, NHS Pension, holiday, and sick pay.

Specific and general duties/tasks are described in the job description. This list is not comprehensive but intended as a guide to the work expected of the post holder.

Main duties of the job

You will provide medical secretary support to the practice GPs, Nurses, and Practice Management team, involving word processing and audio typing skills to prepare patient referrals and medical letters and reports.

About us

Bancroft Medical Centre is a large GP practice in the market town of Hitchin Hertfordshire. Operating over two sites located across the road from each other. The secretarial team is currently 4, and work to support all teams in the organisation.The team meet regularly to share ideas for improvements and learn from each other in a supportive environment.Though patient contact is limited, you will be supporting patients in receiving timely referrals and care.

Bancroft Medical Centre offers additional leave for long service and access to NHS pension scheme.

Date posted

08 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.10 an hour Rises to £12.75 after successful probation period

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3145-24-0003

Job locations

30 Bancroft

Hitchin

Herts

SG5 1ND


Doctors Surgery

100 Bancroft

Hitchin

Hertfordshire

SG5 1ND


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

To provide medical secretary support to the practice GPs, Nurses and Practice Management team, involving word processing and audio typing skills to prepare patient referrals and medical letters and reports

  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Team working, including undertaking the work of absent colleagues.
  • Ability to deal with people at all levels.
  • Reliable and flexible.
  • To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Please see the attached Job Description in documents for full duties

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

To provide medical secretary support to the practice GPs, Nurses and Practice Management team, involving word processing and audio typing skills to prepare patient referrals and medical letters and reports

  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Team working, including undertaking the work of absent colleagues.
  • Ability to deal with people at all levels.
  • Reliable and flexible.
  • To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Please see the attached Job Description in documents for full duties

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous GP surgery experience
  • Strong IT skills, including audio typing
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills, written and oral
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good timekeeping and reliability
  • Confidential, honest, and trustworthy
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Experience of administrative duties
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • Effective time management, planning and organising
  • Ability to follow policy and procedure
  • Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of SystmOne
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Good general education
  • Methodical approach
  • Ability to work under pressure
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous GP surgery experience
  • Strong IT skills, including audio typing
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills, written and oral
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good timekeeping and reliability
  • Confidential, honest, and trustworthy
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Experience of administrative duties
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • Effective time management, planning and organising
  • Ability to follow policy and procedure
  • Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of SystmOne
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Good general education
  • Methodical approach
  • Ability to work under pressure

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

Bancroft Medical Centre

Address

30 Bancroft

Hitchin

Herts

SG5 1ND


Employer's website

https://bancroftmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bancroft Medical Centre

Address

30 Bancroft

Hitchin

Herts

SG5 1ND


Employer's website

https://bancroftmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Practice Manager

Helen Rofail

01462654040

Date posted

08 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.10 an hour Rises to £12.75 after successful probation period

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3145-24-0003

Job locations

30 Bancroft

Hitchin

Herts

SG5 1ND


Doctors Surgery

100 Bancroft

Hitchin

Hertfordshire

SG5 1ND


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