Job summary Kingswood Medical Centre located in Basildon, is seeking a medical secretary/administrator to undertake a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties, to support the multidisciplinary team. This position is offered on a full or part-time basis, hours between 30-37.5 per week, working Monday to Friday, times to be confirmed. In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. Main duties of the job Processing of information, electronic and hard copy, in a timely manner. Liaising with team members and external agencies, such as secondary care and community service providers. Typing letters, reports and associated documentation. Ensuring referrals are processed efficiently. Managing all enquiries in an effective manner. Maintaining an accurate referrals database. Actioning all incoming email. Processing letters as requested. Scanning patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records. Inputting data into the patients healthcare records as necessary. Coding data. About us We are a GMS non-dispensing practice and look after approximately 10,500 patients with a growing list size. We are part of Mid and South Essex ICB, and West Basildon Primary Care Network (PCN). The practice is committed to delivering high quality patient care which requires us to have a supportive and cohesive team. We are incredibly proud of how we provide care for our patients. We are rated as CQC Good and are a high QOF achieving practice. Our team consists of 2 GP partners supported by 5 salaried GPs. In addition to our doctors, we have ANPs, practice nurses, HCAs, and also a variety of support staff from our PCN consisting of pharmacists, MH practitioners and home visiting service. The clinical staff are supported by our admin team including receptionists, secretaries, workflow and prescriptions clerk. We are a SystmOne practice and hold regular clinical and practice staff meetings. We are always looking for new members of our team. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply but can only consider applicants with general practice or NHS experience. Our benefits include an NHS Pension and free parking. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 8876 Job locations Clayhill Road Basildon Essex SS16 5AD Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification. Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. Level 3 trained in medical terminology. Educated to GCSE level in Mathematics and English (C or above) or equivalent. Experience Essential Experience of working in a healthcare setting as a medical secretary. Experience of general practice or within the NHS. Experience of working with the general public. Excellent written communication skills. Strong IT skills, including audio typing. Clear and polite telephone manner. Effective time management. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. Level 3 trained in medical terminology. Educated to GCSE level in Mathematics and English (C or above) or equivalent. Experience Essential Experience of working in a healthcare setting as a medical secretary. Experience of general practice or within the NHS. Experience of working with the general public. Excellent written communication skills. Strong IT skills, including audio typing. Clear and polite telephone manner. Effective time management. 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 Clayhill Road Basildon Essex SS16 5AD Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)