Job summary The Medical Secretary is primarily responsible for undertaking a wide range of secretarial duties and the provision of general support to the wider multi-professional team. A sound professional working relationship will be required with the GPs and staff working within the Practice. The role requires high levels of organisation and excellent interpersonal skills. The post is for 30 hours per week and the role includes: Fast and accurate audio typing Acting as the central point of contact for patients with referral queries Liaising with multi-professional team members and external agencies to arrange appointments and follow up information Familiarity with EMIS Web clinical software systems and Docman Use of Lexacom digital dictation software Main duties of the job The successful candidate will: display the highest levels of discretion, tact and confidentiality be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and IT skills have a keen eye for details and able to check own and others work have the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels by telephone, in writing and face to face be able to work under pressure and to deadlines be able to prioritise own workload and multi-task About us Canterbury Medical Practice's priority is to provide the highest standard of clinical care to the 24,000 patients registered with the Practice as well as those from other practices who are seen in our additional clinics. We aim to work collaboratively with other healthcare providers and support organisations, to enable more patients to be treated in a primary care setting, closer to home. We embrace a continuous improvement ethos and strive to ensure that we are available to patients when they need a consultation. We have a holistic approach to patient care and a strong training ethos within the practice with a team of medical and non-medical educators as well as opportunities for non-clinical staff to develop and progress. We aim to: provide high quality clinical care meet our patients needs act with integrity and complete confidentiality be courteous, approachable, friendly and accommodating ensure we provide safe and effective services and environments to put patient care at the centre of what we do to maintain a motivated and skilled workforce use feedback, monitoring and auditing to continuously improve our services treat all patients and staff with dignity, respect and honesty Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.21 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A1309-25-0000 Job locations Canterbury Medical Practice Ethelbert Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3NR Job description Job responsibilities The full list of duties and tasks for the role are detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification Job description Job responsibilities The full list of duties and tasks for the role are detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to at least GCSE level with equivalent of Grade C or above in English and Maths Desirable Medical Secretary Course/Diploma Medical Terminology Course Personal Qualities Essential Flexible approach to the evolving nature of the role Able to show good initiative and judgement Good communicator verbal and written Enthusiastic and motivated Ability to work collaboratively in a team as well as autonomously High levels of integrity and confidentiality Take pride in providing a good service Ability to use own initiative and work under pressure Experience Essential Good interpersonal and communication skills Highly organised and excellent attention to detail Time management and ability to prioritise workload Experience of working as a Medical Secretary Ability to follow policy and procedures Strong IT skills including Microsoft packages Desirable Experience of working in primary care setting Knowledge of EMIS Web Clinical System and Docman Knowledge of the NHS e-Referral Service Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to at least GCSE level with equivalent of Grade C or above in English and Maths Desirable Medical Secretary Course/Diploma Medical Terminology Course Personal Qualities Essential Flexible approach to the evolving nature of the role Able to show good initiative and judgement Good communicator verbal and written Enthusiastic and motivated Ability to work collaboratively in a team as well as autonomously High levels of integrity and confidentiality Take pride in providing a good service Ability to use own initiative and work under pressure Experience Essential Good interpersonal and communication skills Highly organised and excellent attention to detail Time management and ability to prioritise workload Experience of working as a Medical Secretary Ability to follow policy and procedures Strong IT skills including Microsoft packages Desirable Experience of working in primary care setting Knowledge of EMIS Web Clinical System and Docman Knowledge of the NHS e-Referral Service Employer details Employer name Canterbury Medical Practice Address Canterbury Medical Practice Ethelbert Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3NR Employer's website https://www.canterburymedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)