Medical Secretary

Suffolk Primary Care

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Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated, flexible and well organised individual to join our Practice team as a Medical Secretary to work 32 - 37.5 hours per week.

It would be advantageous if you have had previous experience as a Medical Secretary but full training will be given to the successful applicant.

The selection process for this role will include a minimum of 2 people at the interview which will be on Friday 9th September at Pinewood Surgery.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be used to dealing with work of a confidential nature, be able to use their own initiative, effectively contribute as part of a team and have excellent written, communication and organisational skills.

About us

SPC is an innovative partnership with likeminded Suffolk GP surgeries covering 130,000 patients.

Doctors and practice staff share resources and work together to ensure patients continue to receive high quality healthcare.

Suffolk Primary Care is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in employment. Applicants will ideally be fully vaccinated against Covid.

Benefits of working for SPC include:

NHS Pension Scheme
The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefits scheme
Life insurance
Family benefits including an adult dependents pension and children’s pension
Ill health benefits
20% employer contribution
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
No deposit
No credit check
Fully comprehensive insurance
Servicing and tyres
Breakdown cover
Up to £2,000 contribution from SPC subject to conditions

Proper Pay

Living Wage Foundation Accredited

GP Remote Working

Eye Care Vouchers

Health Service Discounts

Annual Leave - Minimum 33 days FTE with enhancements for long service

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity terms

Date posted

05 August 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21,508.93 a year FTE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A4981-DR05082022

Job locations

52 Derby Road

Ipswich

IP3 8DN

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide an efficient audio (rarely used now)/copy typing and word processing service for GPs and health professionals as required. This includes the typing of letters, reports, patient referrals, etc. in an accurate and quality manner.
To establish and maintain filing and administrative systems so that written or computer information is easily accessible and secure.
To retrieve medical records and assist the completion of medical/insurance records.
To receive incoming and initiate outgoing telephone calls in order to facilitate timely and appropriate communications with others, taking messages and dealing with appropriate queries.
To maintain the computer clinic system in an accurate and secure manner.
To provide cover for members of the secretarial team during periods of sickness and annual leave.
In liaison with the clerk responsible, maintain adequate supplies of office stationery in order to perform your secretarial duties.
To receive and dispatch mail and maintain a pending system.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide an efficient audio (rarely used now)/copy typing and word processing service for GPs and health professionals as required. This includes the typing of letters, reports, patient referrals, etc. in an accurate and quality manner.
To establish and maintain filing and administrative systems so that written or computer information is easily accessible and secure.
To retrieve medical records and assist the completion of medical/insurance records.
To receive incoming and initiate outgoing telephone calls in order to facilitate timely and appropriate communications with others, taking messages and dealing with appropriate queries.
To maintain the computer clinic system in an accurate and secure manner.
To provide cover for members of the secretarial team during periods of sickness and annual leave.
In liaison with the clerk responsible, maintain adequate supplies of office stationery in order to perform your secretarial duties.
To receive and dispatch mail and maintain a pending system.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

Previous experience of working as a Medical Secretary or in a GP Surgery.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

Previous experience of working as a Medical Secretary or in a GP Surgery.

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

Suffolk Primary Care

Address

52 Derby Road

Ipswich

IP3 8DN

Employer's website

http://suffolkprimarycare.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Suffolk Primary Care

Address

52 Derby Road

Ipswich

IP3 8DN

Employer's website

http://suffolkprimarycare.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Operations Manager

Lena Newman

spc.recruitment@nhs.net

Date posted

05 August 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21,508.93 a year FTE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A4981-DR05082022

Job locations

52 Derby Road

Ipswich

IP3 8DN

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