Secretarial Administrator

**MAIN PURPOSE OF POST**: To support the administrative and secretarial processes within the Practice and act as a focal point of communication between patients, doctors and other medical staff.

You must have a good typing speed and a typing test will be required.

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by members of the practice administration team may include any or all of the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Practice Manager dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels:

- To provide an efficient audio, copy typing and word processing service for GP’s and health professionals as required. This will include the typing of letters with the correct grammar and spelling, reports and patient referrals in an accurate manner.
- To have excellent organisational skills, being able to manage time and workload priorities in a calm and efficient manner.
- To be able to use own initiative when required.
- To ensure attention to detail is shown at all times and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Perferably to have knowledge of the hospital online booking system. This will include booking of patient appointments, keeping work lists up to date and liaising with patients as appropriate.
- To liaise with Consultant Secretaries and Hospital departments regarding appointments in a polite and clear manner.
- To maintain filing and administrative systems so that written or computer information is easily accessible and secure.
- To file patient correspondence and records in relevant patient files.
- To maintain the computer clinic system in an accurate and secure manner
- To assist with the gathering of statistics and information when required.
- To provide cover for members of the Secretarial team during periods of sickness and annual leave as applicable and have the flexibility and willingness to help wherever needed.
- To received and dispatch mail and maintain a pending system.
- Any other office administration required by line manager

**15 hours per week**

**Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am-2pm**
- **Previous applicants need not apply.**_

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £10.50-£11.00 /hour

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £10.50-£11.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Cycle to work scheme

Schedule:

- No weekends

Work Location: In person