As part of Suffolk Primary Care, which is a group of 8 GP practices across Suffolk, we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and flexible Medical Secretary for 25 hours per week, with strong customer service skills, for Derby Road in Ipswich who look after over 18,700 patients.
Derby Road has 2 sites, based in the heart of Ipswich, with close travel links to the beautiful Suffolk countryside and the Suffolk coast.
We have an established team with a strong focus on customer service and communication. We would love to hear from candidates with GP surgery experience, although we would also like to hear from those that can show flexibility and a range of transferable skills.
The successful candidate should be able to work calmly and professionally as part of a team. You should have the ability to multi-task. A strong command of written and spoken English with an excellent telephone manner is a must. Good time management skills and the ability to follow protocols and/or instructions and attention to detail are essential.
This is a part-time role for 25 hours per week, working Monday – Friday, 9am – 2pm.
The selection process for this role will include a minimum of 2 people at the interview.
Main duties of the job
To provide secretarial and administrative support to the Doctors, Practice Manager, and Business Manager to ensure the administrative burden for clinicians and team members is minimized. This will require a full range of IT & secretarial skills. Excellent communication skills are required. While needing to be a team player is very important, an ability to work on one's own initiative is fundamental to the post. The successful applicant will be self-motivating and willing to accept new tasks and challenges. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential qualities.
About us
SPC is an innovative partnership of Suffolk GP surgeries. Doctors and practice staff share resources and work together to ensure patients continue to receive high-quality healthcare.
Suffolk Primary Care is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in employment. Applicants will ideally be fully vaccinated against Covid.
Benefits of working for SPC include:
* The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefits scheme.
* Life insurance.
* Family benefits including an adult dependents pension and children’s pension.
* Ill health benefits.
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme:
* No credit check.
* Fully comprehensive insurance.
* Servicing and tyres.
* Breakdown cover.
* Up to £2,000 contribution from SPC subject to conditions.
Other Benefits Include:
* Proper Pay & Cost of Living Benefits.
* Living Wage Foundation Accredited.
* GP Remote Working.
* Eye Care Vouchers Health Service Discounts.
* Annual Leave – Minimum 33 days including bank holidays FTE with enhancements for long service.
* Enhanced Maternity & Paternity terms.
* High street discounts through our own online portal.
* Technology and Homewares Salary Sacrifice schemes with Curry’s and John Lewis.
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