Medical Secretary

We are looking for an experienced and organized MedicalSecretary to join our friendly and supportive team at Kirkburton HealthCentre. This is a part-time position working 28 hours per week.The successful candidate will play an important role in providing high-quality medical secretarial and administrative support to our GPs and clinical staff, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations within the practice.Main duties of the jobProvide comprehensive secretarial support to the clinical team, including typing and processing of referrals, reports, and correspondence.Manage incoming and outgoing communications efficiently, including hospital letters, emails, and telephone calls.Liaise with hospitals, community services, and patients to ensure timely information flow.Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in line with practice and NHS policies.Assist with workflow management and support the administrative team when required.Involvement in the Monthly MDT taking minutes and sending invites.About usA supportive and friendly working environmentSalary dependent on experienceOpportunities for ongoing training and developmentFree ParkingJob responsibilitiesPrevious experience working in a Primary Care or GP Practice setting (essential)Strong administrative and organisational skills with attention to detailExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsProficient in medical terminology and confident using SystmOne.Ability to work independently and as part of a busy teamKnowledge of NHS referral systems such as eRSExperience in document management and workflow processesPerson SpecificationExperienceGood general education GCSE English and Maths or equivalentEvidence of continued professional development relevant to the rolePrevious experience working in a Primary Care or GP Practice settingProven experience in a medical secretarial or administrative roleExperience managing referrals, correspondence, and medical documentationExperience using NHS systems such as SystmOne and eRSStrong understanding of medical terminologyExcellent administrative, organisational, and time management skillsHigh level of accuracy and attention to detailProficient in Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, ExcelKnowledge of confidentiality, data protection, and NHS policiesAbility to prioritise workload effectively and meet deadlinesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProfessional and courteous manner when dealing with patients, clinicians, and external partnersAbility to work both independently and collaboratively within a teamStrong interpersonal skills and a positive attitudeReliable, flexible, and adaptableDemonstrates initiative and problem-solving abilityCommitment to providing a high standard of serviceRespectful of confidentiality and professional boundariesEligible to work in the UKAbility to work 28 hours per week across agreed days/timesAMSPAR Medical Secretary qualification or equivalentNVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or similarExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary healthcare teamExperience in minute-taking for meetings such as MDTsUnderstanding of current NHS referral and workflow processesKnowledge of local healthcare services and pathwaysExperience of liaising with hospitals and community health teamsWillingness to contribute to service improvement and team developmentAvailability for occasional additional hours to support team coverDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr