GP Surgery Medical Secretary
| Posting date: | 11 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.52 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £12.52 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 October 2025 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO19 0HS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A3922-25-0010 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities: Provide secretarial and administrative support to doctors, consultants, and clinical staff. Manage incoming calls, emails, and appointment bookings in a courteous and efficient manner. Accurately type and format medical correspondence, reports, and patient notes (including audio typing). Liaise with patients, hospitals, laboratories, and other healthcare providers. Maintain confidential medical records and ensure data entry is accurate and up to date. Process referrals, test results, prescriptions, and other medical documentation. Ensure compliance with data protection (GDPR) and clinical confidentiality standards. Requirements: Proven experience in a similar medical secretarial or administrative role. Excellent typing and IT skills (including Microsoft Office and medical software such as EMIS, SystmOne, or similar). Strong communication and interpersonal skills. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of medical terminology is essential. Understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection guidelines.