Medical Secretary / Clinical Administrator

Job summary

Churchmere Medical Group is seeking a highly organised and professional Medical Secretary & Clinical Correspondence Administrator to join our friendly and supportive team on a part-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong administrative and IT skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that clinical correspondence, referrals, patient records and associated documentation are processed efficiently and accurately, supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care.

While previous experience in a similar role is desirable, full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £13.00 per hour
• Part-time working pattern supporting a healthy work-life balance
• Full training and ongoing support
• Opportunity to develop knowledge and skills within primary care
• Annual performance and development reviews
• Friendly, supportive and collaborative team environment
• Varied and rewarding role supporting patient care
• Access to professional development opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Annual leave entitlement in line with practice policy (pro rata)

Main duties of the job

Process and manage clinical correspondence, referrals and patient records.

Scan, attach and code documents accurately within the clinical system.

Process test results, reports and information requests, ensuring appropriate action is taken.

Liaise with hospitals, community services and other healthcare organisations.

Provide administrative support, including handling enquiries, typing correspondence and maintaining accurate records.

Support the wider practice team while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with practice procedures.

About us

Churchmere Medical Group is a progressive, patient-centred GP practice serving Ellesmere, Whitchurch and the surrounding communities. Our multidisciplinary team brings together GPs, nurses, pharmacists, healthcare assistants, care coordinators and experienced administrative professionals, all working collaboratively to deliver high-quality healthcare services.

As part of our team, you will work in a dynamic primary care environment where your contribution is valued and where effective teamwork, continuous improvement and professional development are actively encouraged. This role offers the opportunity to gain broad experience across medical administration, clinical correspondence and patient services, while supporting the delivery of excellent care to our local population.

Details

• Date posted: 13 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: A0901-26-0013
• Job locations: Trimpley Street, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0DB, United Kingdom, Clayton Health Centre, Pauls Moss, WHITCHURCH, Shropshire, SY13 1FQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Process all incoming and outgoing correspondence, including hospital letters and clinical documentation.
• Scan, attach and accurately code documents within patient healthcare records.
• Manage clinical correspondence received from hospitals and other healthcare providers.
• Process referrals to secondary care and external agencies.
• Input and maintain patient information on the clinical system.
• Process incoming test results and out-of-hours reports, ensuring they are directed to the appropriate clinician.
• Handle Subject Access Requests (SARs), insurance reports, solicitor letters and DVLA forms.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to administrative queries professionally and efficiently.
• Liaise with hospitals, community services and other healthcare organisations.
• Type letters, reports and associated documents as required.
• Carry out system searches and produce reports when requested.
• Provide general administrative and IT support to practice staff.
• Take minutes at meetings when required.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with practice procedures and confidentiality requirements.