Medical Secretary

**PRINCIPAL PURPOSE** To provide secretarial and clerical assistance to

**OF POST** the doctors and members of the practice team

**RESPONSIBLE TO** Assistant Practice Manager

**MAIN DUTIES/TASKS**

Audio-type all correspondence efficiently in the order of priority given, and dispatch as appropriate

Liaise with hospitals and other agencies as necessary

Record statistics as required

Administer E-Referrals and appointments

Administer the processing of private and Social Services' medical reports

Maintain record of fees and charges for all non-NHS work.

**Start and end of Day Procedures**

Deal with the incoming post.

At cease work switch off all office equipment

**Other Tasks**

Be responsible for handling and recording the petty cash account

Produce the monthly list of on-call doctors for the Out of Hours service and inform them of any changes

Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post

**Person Specification**

Working Conditions

Pleasant but busy administration office

Friendly atmosphere

Busy and regular contact with doctors and practice manager

Direct supervision from assistant practice manager

Conditions of Service

As per contract

Specifications

Neat, tidy appearance

Attainments

Clear, legible handwriting

Ability to communicate verbally both face-to-face and on the telephone

Preferably some knowledge of the NHS

Excellent keyboard skills and knowledge

Special Attributes

Ability to self-motivate, organise and prioritise workload.

Understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.

Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.

Preferably some local knowledge.

Disposition

Self-reliant, helpful and friendly

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 27 per week

**Salary**: £10.80 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Swaffham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Competent in audio typing

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Medical Secretary: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/07/2023
Reference ID: Medical Secretary