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Essential
23 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Flexibility of working hours/ able to work at the desired times and HMG locations
- Experience
Experience of dealing with medical paperwork
- Experience
Experience of working with computer packages
- Qualifications
A good standard of general education, including:
- Qualifications
English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent
- Qualifications
A demonstrable commitment to professional development
- Knowledge/Skills
Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge/Skills
Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
- Knowledge/Skills
Organisational Skills
- Knowledge/Skills
Technical skills
- Knowledge/Skills
Time management
- Qualities/Attributes
4. Qualities/ Attributes
- Qualities/Attributes
An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Qualities/Attributes
Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
- Qualities/Attributes
Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- Qualities/Attributes
Pleasant and articulate
- Qualities/Attributes
Able to work under pressure
- Qualities/Attributes
Able to work in a changing environment
- Qualities/Attributes
Able to use own initiative
- Qualities/Attributes
Attention to detail
- Qualities/Attributes
Empathy and patience
- Qualities/Attributes
Professionalism
- Qualities/Attributes
Leadership and management
Desirable
10 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Other
Experience of Primary Care
- Experience
Experience of EMIS clinical system
- Experience
Experience of working in a GP practice or other primary care environment.
- Experience
Experience in a secretarial setting
- Experience
Team work
- Qualifications
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
- Qualifications
Medical Terminology
- Qualifications
Audio Typing
- Qualifications
Touch Typing
- Knowledge/Skills
Problem-solving skills
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Secretarial Administrator based at Quay House Medical Centre.
In this role, you will provide essential administrative and secretarial support to both clinical and administrative teams, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations within the practice. You will play a key part in delivering a high-quality service by supporting patient enquiries, coordinating Subject Access Requests, managing electronic records, and assisting with a wide range of referrals and administrative processes.
The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for many patients and external organisations, so a professional, friendly, and compassionate approach is essential. You will be expected to handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality while maintaining accuracy and efficiency in all aspects of your work.
This is a varied and rewarding position suited to someone who is organised, adaptable, and able to work both independently and as part of a busy team. Previous experience in a healthcare setting and knowledge of medical terminology would be advantageous but not essential.
The role is full-time, Monday to Friday (9:30am 6:00pm), with flexibility required to support service needs.
Working Hours:
Monday Friday 09:30 -13:00, 14:00 18:00-1 hour lunch break
Main duties of the job
- Co-ordinate and process Subject Access Requests for medical records
- Ensure that all contacts from patients and third parties, over the telephone and electronically, are greeted in a friendly helpful manner and handled courteously, efficiently and confidentially at all times.
- Ensure that all requests and enquiries are handled courteously, efficiently and in line with practice policies and procedures.
- Ensure that the filing and recording of patient information both electronic and manual is promptly handled with care and in line with practice policies and procedures.
- Help to ensure that the surgery premises are kept safe and tidy at all times.
About us
Hereford Medical Group is a large General Practice Surgery providing care for patients living in and around Hereford City. We work across 5 sites with our primary site being a newly purpose built surgery located in Hereford.
We are a people centered organisation, caring for a population of approximately 46,500 patients and employing approximately 180 permanent staff in addition to trainees.
We place great value on our staff and offer many employee benefits, such as:
- 25 to 30 days annual leave entitlement in addition to bank holidays, depending on service (pro rata for part-time staff).
- On-site Occupational Health Services and support.
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to a generous NHS pension scheme with 14.38% employer contribution.
- Specsavers eVoucher once per year
- Access to the Blue Light extensive discount scheme.
Our mission is provide highly quality and compassionate primary care.
Details
- Date posted: 25 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £12.71 an hour £12.71 an hour £12.71 to £12.92/hour after probationary period
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: A0871-26-0037
- Job locations: Quay House Medical Centre, 100 Westfaling Street, Hereford, HR4 0JF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding this role. If you have any further questions or wish to arrange an informal discussion regarding this role, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
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This advert is for Secretarial Administrator with Hereford Medical Group in Hereford, England. It is listed as a Administrator role. The advertised salary is £12.71. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Sep 2026.
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