Medical Secretary

• Location: Wigan


• Type: 2 days per week (Wednesday and Friday) for 6 weeks


• Application Deadline: 17th October


• System: S1


• Rate: £14 - £16 per hour

Job Summary:

As a Medical Secretary, you will provide vital secretarial support to the Practice Manager, Doctors, and Health Professionals.

This includes word processing, audio typing, and general clerical duties to ensure the smooth running of the practice.

Main Duties:

• Provide audio, copy typing, and word processing for GPs and Health Professionals, including letters, reports, and memorandums.


• Liaise with hospitals and departments to manage referrals and ensure efficient patient care.


• Establish and maintain administrative systems for easy information access.


• Track patient referrals and outcomes in line with practice guidelines.


• Handle telephone calls, messages, and queries.


• Maintain the clinic's computer system with accuracy and security.


• Cover for secretarial staff during absences.


• Promote best practices in health, safety, and safeguarding.


• Manage mail and maintain a pending system.


• Use clinical systems like Choose & Book/NHS e-referrals for queries.

About Us:
Medical Centre is a large practice with 18,800 patients.

Our team includes 10 GP Partners, 6 Salaried GPs, 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), 3 Healthcare Assistants (HCAs), and a large administrative staff.

Job Responsibilities:

In this role, you will manage referral templates, handle queries, and liaise with hospitals, patients, and the clinical team.

Proficiency in SystmOne and Microsoft Office is essential.

Person Specification:

• Experience: Minimum of 6 months' experience as a Medical Secretary.

If you are interested in applying please contact Scott Marsh on 01772 208963 or send your CV to scott.marsh@servicecare.org.uk