Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen at Writtle Surgery for a part-time experienced medical secretary to join the well-established, friendly team. Main duties of the job Provide essential secretarial duties. Manage all telephone and email enquiries. Manage referrals to secondary care. Audio typing of GP correspondence using a digital dictation system. Liaise with patients about their care and assisting GPs with negotiating care pathways. About us The Writtle Surgery is a 3 partner semi-rural dispensing practice of approximately 8,000 patients. We have 3 salaried GPs, and a fully staffed team including practice nurses, dispensers, secretaries and administrators, clinical pharmacists and receptionists. The benefits of joining our practice include access to the NHS pension and competitive rates of pay. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 8978 Job locations 16A Lordship Road Writtle Essex CM1 3EH Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NA Experience Essential Excellent communication skills. Excellent general IT skills including MS Office and ideally experience of working with a clinical system. Understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality and data security, at all times. Ability to multi-task and to work accurately under pressure. Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently. Applicants will need to be flexible to cover colleagues sickness or holiday. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NA Experience Essential Excellent communication skills. Excellent general IT skills including MS Office and ideally experience of working with a clinical system. Understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality and data security, at all times. Ability to multi-task and to work accurately under pressure. Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently. Applicants will need to be flexible to cover colleagues sickness or holiday. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Primary Care Careers Address 16A Lordship Road Writtle Essex CM1 3EH Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)