General Practice Medical Secretary
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | DE14 3EY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Trent Meadows Medical Practice |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Feb2026 |
Summary
We are looking for an experienced GP Medical Secretary with excellent communication and customer service skills to join our dedicated secretarial team. The role is varied and involves supporting the clinical team with secretarial and administrative tasks essential to delivering effective patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive secretarial support to GPs and clinical staff
Manage all NHS and private clinical referrals
Monitor and process electronic referrals, including two-week wait and UCR referrals
Liaise with hospitals, community services, and other providers
Support safeguarding documentation and processes
Manage electronic document workflow using DOCMAN (post, scanning, distribution)
Handle summarising using SNOMED coding
Work across various IT platforms, including EMIS Web, DOCMAN, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Support Subject Access Requests (SARs) and information governance tasks
You will be working collaboratively as part of a well-established, experienced secretarial team where all members are trained across the full spectrum of medical secretary duties.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Previous experience in a medical secretarial role
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work flexibly and manage a varied workload
Strong IT proficiency and willingness to learn new systems
Experience in a busy GP surgery or primary care setting
Familiarity with EMIS Web and DOCMAN
Understanding of clinical referral processes and medical terminology
What We Offer:
A supportive and friendly team environment
Induction, training, and ongoing mentorship
Opportunities for professional development
A culture that values innovation and continuous improvement
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking
Key Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive secretarial support to GPs and clinical staff
Manage all NHS and private clinical referrals
Monitor and process electronic referrals, including two-week wait and UCR referrals
Liaise with hospitals, community services, and other providers
Support safeguarding documentation and processes
Manage electronic document workflow using DOCMAN (post, scanning, distribution)
Handle summarising using SNOMED coding
Work across various IT platforms, including EMIS Web, DOCMAN, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Support Subject Access Requests (SARs) and information governance tasks
You will be working collaboratively as part of a well-established, experienced secretarial team where all members are trained across the full spectrum of medical secretary duties.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Previous experience in a medical secretarial role
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work flexibly and manage a varied workload
Strong IT proficiency and willingness to learn new systems
Experience in a busy GP surgery or primary care setting
Familiarity with EMIS Web and DOCMAN
Understanding of clinical referral processes and medical terminology
What We Offer:
A supportive and friendly team environment
Induction, training, and ongoing mentorship
Opportunities for professional development
A culture that values innovation and continuous improvement
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking