General PracticePermanent

GP Medical Secretary

Saltdean & Rottingdean Medical Practice

Brighton

Salary

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Training post

Unknown

Trust type

Acute

Posted

2 weeks ago

About the role

We are seeking a highly organised and experienced Medical Secretary to join our friendly GP practice team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled administrator with experience in SystmOne and the NHS e-Referral Service (eRS) to play a key role supporting our clinicians and ensuring patients receive timely and efficient care.

This full-time role is uniquely structured over 4 days (including Monday, Wednesday, and Friday), offering a fantastic balance for the right candidate. The role will suit someone who thrives in a busy primary care environment, has excellent attention to detail, and is confident managing referrals, correspondence, and sensitive patient information.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Medical Secretary to join our busy GP practice team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to GPs and the wider clinical team. The role involves managing clinical correspondence, processing referrals, supporting patient administration processes, and ensuring urgent work is prioritised appropriately.

GP Medical Secretary

Saltdean & Rottingdean Medical Practice

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Applicants must have recent medical secretarial experience and the ability to work efficiently within a fast-paced primary care environment. Experience using SystmOne and the NHS e-Referral Service (eRS) is essential. Important Information Due to the nature of this role, applicants must have previous medical secretarial experience and be confident working within a healthcare environment.

This full-time role is structured over a 4-day working week (including Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with the fourth day to be agreed), providing and excellent opportunity for a skilled professional seeking a better work-life balance while maintaining a key role within our team.

We are a busy GP practice providing high-quality primary care services to our local community. Our team includes GPs, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, and a dedicated administrative and reception team who work collaboratively to support patient care. We are committed to creating a supportive working environment and delivering efficient, patient-focused services. We pride ourselves on being a supportive and collaborative practice.

Person specification

Essential

Previous medical secretarial experience, ideally within primary care.
Experience using SystmOne.
Experience using the NHS e-Referral Service - eRS.
Experience with audio typing or dictation.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
Ability to prioritise urgent work and manage a varied workload.
Good teamwork skills and ability to work independently when required.

Desirable

Experience working in an NHS GP Practice or primary care setting.
Knowledge of 2WW referral pathways and NHS referral processes.