# Medical Secretary > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Stonyhill Medical Practice. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/medical-secretary/6cc80309-05bc-4aa9-a219-9bb9f69617d6 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/medical-secretary/6cc80309-05bc-4aa9-a219-9bb9f69617d6.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Stonyhill Medical Practice - **Location:** South Shore Primary Care Centre, Lytham Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1TJ, United Kingdom - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical secretary - **Salary:** Negotiable - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-11-05T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-19T10:03:09.658Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A4318-26-0005 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/A4318-26-0005/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=A4318-26-0005 - **Employer website:** https://www.stonyhillmedicalpractice.co.uk/ ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Previous secretarial or administrative experience. - Experience handling confidential information. - Excellent typing and document production skills. - Strong organisational and time management abilities. **Desirable** - Previous experience working within a GP surgery, NHS setting, or healthcare environment. - Knowledge of medical terminology. - Familiarity with GP clinical systems such as EMIS Web ### Qualifications **Essential** - Good standard of general education including GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics - Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications - Understanding of Medical Terminology - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - High level of accuracy and attention to detail. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Strong prioritisation and workload management skills. - Professional, courteous, and patient-focused approach - Comply with Data Protection legislation and GDPR. - Maintain patient confidentiality and information security. - Follow all practice policies relating to safeguarding, health and safety, infection control, and equality and diversity **Desirable** - Fast, accurate typing ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.