Cornerstone

Medical Administrator

The closing date is 11 August 2025

Job summary

Are you someone who enjoys helping others and thrives in a busy, office environment? Join Cornerstone Practice as a Medical Administrator and become a vital part of a team that truly makes a difference. You'll play a key role in ensuring our patients receive the ongoing healthcare they need. This isn't just an admin job, it's a chance to be part of something bigger: a practice with a strong community spirit, and a genuine commitment to those who need us most. If you're looking for meaningful work in a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Medical Administrator, you will be at the heart of patient care; managing appointments, handling queries, and processing patient data. You will also communicate with doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys accomplishing task lists and values helping others.

About us

Cornerstone Practice is a large GP surgery built on strong Christian values and a commitment to serving communities with compassion and integrity. With four friendly and fast-paced surgeries across Blackburn and Oswaldtwistle, we care for over 29,000 patients, including some of the most vulnerable and under-served. We offer a supportive and welcoming team culture, a full induction with ongoing training, NHS pension scheme, a fully funded health benefit plan, and genuine opportunities for personal and professional development.

Details

Date posted

05 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,169 to £25,674 a year Whole Time Equivalent

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3282-25-0003

Job locations

Shadsworth Surgery

Shadsworth Road

Blackburn

BB1 2HR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary Medical Administrator

As a Medical Administrator at Cornerstone Practice, your main responsibilities will include:

  • Routine duties such as data entry and document management

  • Assist in running the call and recall systems for long term condition clinics and areas of clinical need

  • Managing appointments via our computerised system, ensuring efficient scheduling with doctors, nurses, and other staff.

  • Handling service user querieswith tact, accuracy, professionalism and confidentiality.

  • Supporting clinical teams with administrative duties, including maintaining accurate patient records, preparing clinic documents, and processing incoming correspondence.

  • Working to Government targets and ensuring high quality care to the practice population

  • Liaising with external agencies, such as hospitals and community services, to support continuity of care.

  • Please see the attached Job Description for full details

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary Medical Administrator

As a Medical Administrator at Cornerstone Practice, your main responsibilities will include:

  • Routine duties such as data entry and document management

  • Assist in running the call and recall systems for long term condition clinics and areas of clinical need

  • Managing appointments via our computerised system, ensuring efficient scheduling with doctors, nurses, and other staff.

  • Handling service user querieswith tact, accuracy, professionalism and confidentiality.

  • Supporting clinical teams with administrative duties, including maintaining accurate patient records, preparing clinic documents, and processing incoming correspondence.

  • Working to Government targets and ensuring high quality care to the practice population

  • Liaising with external agencies, such as hospitals and community services, to support continuity of care.

  • Please see the attached Job Description for full details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Five Level 12 qualifications (GCSE equivalent) at grade C or above, including Maths and English at Level 2 or equivalent.

Desirable

  • Generic Administration Course
  • NVQ 2/3 Customer Service
  • ECDL (European Computer Driving License)

Experience

Essential

  • Well developed verbal and written skills with good accuracy of details
  • Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines under pressure
  • Good computer and word processing skills
  • Professional and team worker attitude
  • *Please see full Job Description attached for all Essential and Desirable criteria*

Desirable

  • IT Skills (ability to use the clinical system, Emis Web)
  • Knowledge of physiology or human biology
  • Ability to use other business software inc Microsoft Word, MS Teams
  • Work in healthcare settings
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Five Level 12 qualifications (GCSE equivalent) at grade C or above, including Maths and English at Level 2 or equivalent.

Desirable

  • Generic Administration Course
  • NVQ 2/3 Customer Service
  • ECDL (European Computer Driving License)

Experience

Essential

  • Well developed verbal and written skills with good accuracy of details
  • Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines under pressure
  • Good computer and word processing skills
  • Professional and team worker attitude
  • *Please see full Job Description attached for all Essential and Desirable criteria*

Desirable

  • IT Skills (ability to use the clinical system, Emis Web)
  • Knowledge of physiology or human biology
  • Ability to use other business software inc Microsoft Word, MS Teams
  • Work in healthcare settings

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

Cornerstone

Address

Shadsworth Surgery

Shadsworth Road

Blackburn

BB1 2HR


Employer's website

https://www.cornerstonepractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cornerstone

Address

Shadsworth Surgery

Shadsworth Road

Blackburn

BB1 2HR


Employer's website

https://www.cornerstonepractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Quality Manager

Rebecca Willis

rebecca.willis23@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

05 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,169 to £25,674 a year Whole Time Equivalent

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3282-25-0003

Job locations

Shadsworth Surgery

Shadsworth Road

Blackburn

BB1 2HR


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