Cowley Road Medical Practice

Medical Secretary

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Job summary

Cowley Road Medical Practice are looking for an enthusiastic Medical Secretary to join our Medical Administration team of three people.

We have an excellent GP and Nursing Team, a supportive Management Team and efficient administrative team.

The Practice's current list size is around 12,000 patients and we are part of City East Oxford Primary Care Network, working closely with Bartlemas Surgery and St Clements Surgery.

We are open to applicants looking to work Full time or Part Time hours from Monday to Friday.

The position is permanent and we are offering

  • a competitive salary
  • NHS Pension
  • 5 weeks annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Free Car Parking

Informal discussions and visits to the Practice are welcome.

Main duties of the job

The main duties and responsibilities of the Medical Secretary are as follows:

  • Typing letters, reports and associated documentation as required
  • Liaising with external agencies such as hospitals and community services, ensuring referrals are processed efficiently
  • Managing all enquires in an effective manner
  • Maintaining an accurate referrals database
  • Actioning all incoming email
  • Processing letters as requested
  • Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records
  • Inputting data into the patients healthcare records as necessary
  • Processing referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS)
  • Clinically coding data on EMIS
  • Answering incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately
  • Managing all administrative queries as necessary
  • Carrying out system searches as requested
  • Maintaining a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
  • Supporting all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested

About us

Cowley Road Medical Practice is a GP Practice providing various NHS Community and Primary Care Clinical services to patients in Oxford.

We are a vibrant, forward-thinking GP practice that places the care of both our patients and staff at the core of everything we do. Our close-knit team fosters a warm, friendly, and compassionate environment, creating a space where everyone feels valued. Serving a diverse community of over 12,000 patients, our dedicated GPs, nurses, pharmacist, healthcare assistants (HCAs) and administrative staff work together to provide outstanding care. Every day, our team goes above and beyond to support and improve the health and well-being of the community we are proud to serve.

Details

Date posted

29 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive. Salary depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3856-25-0003

Job locations

East Oxford Health Centre

Manzil Way

Oxford

Oxfordshire

OX4 1XD


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Medical Secretary will be responsible for undertaking a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties and the provision of administrative support to the multidisciplinary team.

  • Duties/core responsibilities include:
  • the processing of information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner
  • liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers in accordance with current policies
  • Typing letters, reports and associated documentation as required
  • Liaising with external agencies such as hospitals and community services, ensuring referrals are processed efficiently
  • Managing all enquires in an effective manner
  • Maintaining an accurate referrals database
  • Actioning all incoming email
  • Processing letters as requested
  • Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records
  • Inputting data into the patients healthcare records as necessary
  • Processing referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS)
  • Clinically coding data on EMIS
  • Answering incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately
  • Managing all administrative queries as necessary
  • Carrying out system searches as requested
  • Maintaining a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
  • Supporting all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Medical Secretary will be responsible for undertaking a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties and the provision of administrative support to the multidisciplinary team.

  • Duties/core responsibilities include:
  • the processing of information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner
  • liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers in accordance with current policies
  • Typing letters, reports and associated documentation as required
  • Liaising with external agencies such as hospitals and community services, ensuring referrals are processed efficiently
  • Managing all enquires in an effective manner
  • Maintaining an accurate referrals database
  • Actioning all incoming email
  • Processing letters as requested
  • Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records
  • Inputting data into the patients healthcare records as necessary
  • Processing referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS)
  • Clinically coding data on EMIS
  • Answering incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately
  • Managing all administrative queries as necessary
  • Carrying out system searches as requested
  • Maintaining a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
  • Supporting all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested

Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Flexible approach to work
  • Adaptable to change

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as a Medical Secretary
  • Committed to quality customer care

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP Practice/Primary Care

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Computer packages (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • General IT Skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload and work with minimal supervision
  • Able to work to deadlines
  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Effective interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Data Protection

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at C grade or above, including English and maths

Desirable

  • Keyboard/typing qualification
  • Audio Typing Qualification
  • EMIS trained
Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Flexible approach to work
  • Adaptable to change

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as a Medical Secretary
  • Committed to quality customer care

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP Practice/Primary Care

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Computer packages (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • General IT Skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload and work with minimal supervision
  • Able to work to deadlines
  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Effective interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Data Protection

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at C grade or above, including English and maths

Desirable

  • Keyboard/typing qualification
  • Audio Typing Qualification
  • EMIS trained

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

Cowley Road Medical Practice

Address

East Oxford Health Centre

Manzil Way

Oxford

Oxfordshire

OX4 1XD


Employer's website

https://www.cowleyroadmedicalpractice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cowley Road Medical Practice

Address

East Oxford Health Centre

Manzil Way

Oxford

Oxfordshire

OX4 1XD


Employer's website

https://www.cowleyroadmedicalpractice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Alan Dunham

alan.dunham@nhs.net

01865791850

Details

Date posted

29 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive. Salary depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3856-25-0003

Job locations

East Oxford Health Centre

Manzil Way

Oxford

Oxfordshire

OX4 1XD


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