Job summary Paddock and Longwood Family Practice are looking for a full time Medical Secretary who are motivated to making a positive contribution of high quality healthcare in our practice and who can work well in a small team. We are looking for a medical secretary who can also work indepenantly and support our clinicians with processing patient referrals, utilising local referral pathways as appropriate We are seeking an individual who is passionate about the patient's journey and can deliver a quality service. Have good communication, both verbally and written, interpersonal skills and robust IT skills Main duties of the job Main duties of the job but not limited to: SystmOne is operated as the main clinical system. The main duties are in the job description attached. About us We are a very friendly practice, situated in Paddock, Huddersfield. We strive to provide the highest standard of Health Care to the whole of our practice population of 9,000 patients We have 4 partners, Practice Nurse, 1 Nursing Associate, I Health Care Assistant. 2 regular locums and have a non clinical team of 11 We are very much involved with our Primary Care Network (PCN). One of our partners is the clinical lead and the PCN manager if based at Speedwell. We work closely with local member practices. Our wider team also comprise of practice Pharmacists, social prescribers and Mental Health Workers. We are a training practice with 8 GP Registrars and also support 3rd Year Medical Students for 9 months of the year. We are happy to support and develop the right person in their role. For further information on our practice go to:- www.paddockandlongwoodfamilypractice.co.uk Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A1734-25-0001 Job locations Speedwell Surgery 1 Speedwell Street, Paddock Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD1 4TS Job description Job responsibilities A Job Description is attached to this application To provide general/medical secretarial support to the Partners/ GP Registrars, Pharmacists, Locums, and health professionals involving word processing, audio typing skills and general clerical work. Job description Job responsibilities A Job Description is attached to this application To provide general/medical secretarial support to the Partners/ GP Registrars, Pharmacists, Locums, and health professionals involving word processing, audio typing skills and general clerical work. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, including English and Maths General letter or referral typing skills Professional in approach Desirable Advanced keyboard skills including a high standard of word processing skills (eg RSA II or equivalent) Appropriate NVQ III Certificate (eg Business Administration, Secretarial or equivalent qualifications/relevant experience Audio Typing Skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, including English and Maths General letter or referral typing skills Professional in approach Desirable Advanced keyboard skills including a high standard of word processing skills (eg RSA II or equivalent) Appropriate NVQ III Certificate (eg Business Administration, Secretarial or equivalent qualifications/relevant experience Audio Typing Skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Paddock and Longwood Family Practice Address Speedwell Surgery 1 Speedwell Street, Paddock Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD1 4TS Employer's website https://www.paddockandlongwoodfamilypractice.nhs.uk/home/ (Opens in a new tab)