Medical Secretary
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2026 |
| Location: | Spennymoor, DL16 6QA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A2190-26-0001 |
Summary
The Medical Secretary provides comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to GPs and the wider clinical team within a busy GP practice. The role is essential in ensuring efficient patient care by managing correspondence, referrals, and clinical documentation in line with NHS and practice protocols.Key Responsibilities Provide secretarial support to GPs and other clinicians Process and manage referrals (e.g. eRS NHS e-Referral Service) accurately and promptly Type clinical correspondence, including referral letters, reports, and patient summaries Manage incoming and outgoing post, including hospital letters and test results Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records using clinical systems (e.g. EMIS, SystmOne) Liaise with hospitals, community services, and other healthcare providers Track and follow up referrals to ensure continuity of care Support with summarising patient records when required Handle patient queries related to referrals and administrative requests Ensure all work complies with NHS guidelines, GDPR, and confidentiality policies Assist with administrative tasks such as scanning, filing, and document workflow management Working Conditions Based within a GP surgery or primary care setting Regular use of computers and clinical systems Interaction with patients may be face-to-face, telephone, or online Standard NHS working hours, with some flexibility required