Job requirements
Essential
15 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Previous secretarial or administrative experience.
- Experience
Experience handling confidential information.
- Experience
Excellent typing and document production skills.
- Experience
Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- Qualifications
Good standard of general education including GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
- Qualifications
Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
- Qualifications
Understanding of Medical Terminology
- Qualifications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Qualifications
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Qualifications
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Qualifications
Strong prioritisation and workload management skills.
- Qualifications
Professional, courteous, and patient-focused approach
- Qualifications
Comply with Data Protection legislation and GDPR.
- Qualifications
Maintain patient confidentiality and information security.
- Qualifications
Follow all practice policies relating to safeguarding, health and safety, infection control, and equality and diversity
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Previous experience working within a GP surgery, NHS setting, or healthcare environment.
- Experience
Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Experience
Familiarity with GP clinical systems such as EMIS Web
- Qualifications
Fast, accurate typing
Job summary
Stonyhill Medical Practice is located in the South Shore area of Blackpool.
Modern purpose built premises with on site parking.
Looking to recruit a Medical Secretary upto full time hours.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will provide a comprehensive, confidential, and efficient secretarial and administrative service to the GPs and wider clinical team, ensuring the smooth processing of clinical correspondence, referrals, and patient-related documentation while maintaining high standards of patient care and confidentiality.
About us
Stonyhill Medical Practice is a 6 Partner practice + 2 Salaried GPs
With full supporting primary care health care team comprising of highly qualified and long serving staff members.
12500 patients
Details
- Date posted: 19 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: A4318-26-0005
- Job locations: South Shore Primary Care Centre, Lytham Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1TJ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Administration
- Manage and process incoming and outgoing clinical correspondence.
- Type, proofread, and distribute letters, reports, and medical documents.
- Process referrals to secondary care services, including urgent and routine referrals.
- Monitor referral pathways and ensure appropriate follow-up where required.
- Assist clinicians with administrative tasks related to patient care.
Medical Records Management
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic patient records.
- Ensure all records are handled in accordance with GDPR and NHS confidentiality standards.
- Process requests for access to medical records and insurance reports in line with practice procedures.
Communication
- Liaise with hospitals, community services, and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Communicate professionally with patients, carers, and external organisations.
- Respond to telephone calls, emails, and queries appropriately and efficiently.
Referral Management
- Prepare and submit referrals using the NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS).
- Use the ERS booking system to book, manage, and track patient referrals and appointments.
- Track referrals and investigate any delays or rejected referrals.
Ensure urgent referrals are actioned promptly in accordance with practice protocols
Administrative Support
- Provide secretarial support to GPs and other clinicians.
- Maintain filing systems and administrative databases.
- Support practice projects and audits when requested.
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This advert is for Medical Secretary with Stonyhill Medical Practice in Blackpool, England. It is listed as a Medical secretary role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Nov 2026.
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