Job summary East Hill Surgery in Colchester is looking for an experienced secretary to join our friendly team on a part-time basis, for 3 or 4 days per week, to further enhance our excellent level of patient service. Main duties of the job Liaising with the surgery clinical team. Managing hospital and community referrals. Responding and sending emails. Typing letters and reports. Assisting patients with queries regarding their referrals. Carrying out various admin tasks. Other secretarial duties. About us We are a town centre practice with a list size currently at 9,000 patients. We use Emis Web and consult with patients using a range of methods from face to face, video and telephone. East Hill Surgery pride ourselves in supporting our staff with their personal and professional goals. Our practice offers the full range of primary care services. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 8816 Job locations 78 East Hill Colchester Essex CO1 2QS 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 Audio and touch-typing skills. Strong administrative experience and good organisational skills. Sound knowledge of medical terminology. Excellent general IT skills including MS Office and experience of working with a clinical system. Excellent communication skills. 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential na Experience Essential Audio and touch-typing skills. Strong administrative experience and good organisational skills. Sound knowledge of medical terminology. Excellent general IT skills including MS Office and experience of working with a clinical system. Excellent communication skills. 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. 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 78 East Hill Colchester Essex CO1 2QS Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)