# Secretary

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Bethesda Medical Centre.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Bethesda Medical Centre
- **Location:** Palm Bay Avenue, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent, CT9 3NR, United Kingdom
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Secretary
- **Salary:** Negotiable
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part-time
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-25T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-09-04T13:27:04.877Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A0700-26-0010
- **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/A0700-26-0010/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=A0700-26-0010
- **Employer website:** https://www.Bethesdamc.co.uk

## Job Content

### Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated Secretary to join our friendly and supportive Secretarial Team.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Secretarial Team, ensuring the efficient coordination of day-to-day administrative processes that contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care.

This position is for 34 hours a week from 8am to 5pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who has exceptional attention to detail, is able to prioritise a varied workload and can work independently using their own initiative.

The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills together with a professional and confidential approach at all times.

We value our staff and are committed to supporting their wellbeing and professional development. We offer:

- NHS Pension Scheme.
- Uniform provided.
- 4 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Supportive and friendly team environment.

### Main duties of the job

Bethesda Medical Centre

Job Title: Medical Secretary

Accountable to: Practice Secretaries

Responsible for: All secretarial activities required to ensure the efficient running of the Practice.

Terms of Reference: To assist the Practice Secretaries in the provision of secretarial services for the Practice.

Main responsibilities:

- Provide typewritten documents from audio typing/long hand as required by GPs or Practice Manager
- Liaise with medical secretaries and other medical professionals as required by GPs.
- Liaise with patients with respect to medical care.
- Take minutes of meetings as required.
- Undertaking any other duties which may be assigned by the GPs or Practice Secretaries.

### About us

Overview of your organisation

About Bethesda Medical Centre

Bethesda Medical Centre is a modern, forward-thinking GP practice located in a unique cliff-top setting in Margate. We are proud to provide high-quality primary care services to approximately 18,800 patients and have been rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to deliver outstanding patient care and includes:

- 3 GP Partners
- 8 Salaried GPs
- Acute Care Team
- Nursing Team
- Pharmacy Team
- Social Care Team
- Care Home Team
- Mental Health Nursing Team
- Experienced Administrative Team

In addition to providing comprehensive general practice services, Bethesda Medical Centre is the provider of the East Kent Headache Service and a specialist Ophthalmology Service, enabling us to offer a wider range of healthcare services to our local community.

We are committed to innovation, continuous improvement and delivering safe, effective, patient-centred care. We actively support the development of our staff, encourage new ideas, and foster a positive, inclusive working environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference.

Joining Bethesda Medical Centre means becoming part of a friendly, supportive and ambitious organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the community we serve.

### Details

- Date posted: 04 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: A0700-26-0010
- Job locations: Palm Bay Avenue, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent, CT9 3NR, United Kingdom

### Job responsibilities

Job Title: Secretary

Main Responsibilities:

Provide typewritten documents from audio /long hand as required by GPs or Practice Secretary.

Liaise with medical secretaries and other medical professionals as required by GPs.

Liaise with patients with respect to medical care

Undertaking any other duties which may be assigned by the GPs or Practice Secretary

## Person Specification

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- GCSE English and Maths
- Computer Literate

**Desirable**

- Experience of working in a medical setting
- Experience of EMIS Web or other medical records software
- Shorthand

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