Medical Secretary
Primary Care CareersColchester, East of England
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Primary Care Careers based in Colchester. The advertised salary is Negotiable. Applications close on 26 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
We are seeking an efficient and highly organised Medical Secretary to join our dynamic team at Mill Road Surgery on a full-time basis. The successful ...
- Provide administrative support to doctors and other healthcare professionals
- Prepare and manage correspondence, including letters, emails, and reports
- Maintain and update patient records, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy
- Handle telephone and face-to-face enquiries from patients, healthcare professionals, and external agencies
- Process referrals, tasks and incoming emails from patients and third-party providers
- Assist in the preparation of medical documents
- Ensure the practices policies and procedures are adhered to, particularly in relation to patient confidentiality and data protection
- Coordinate with other staff members to ensure a seamless patient experience
If
you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not
hesitate to get in contact with us.
Mill Road Surgery has a practice list size of over 18,000 patients and use SystmOne. We have regularly been voted top in the NHS Patient Survey for GP Surgeries in Colchester.
Our benefits include;
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- A supportive and friendly working environment
- 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
- NHS pension scheme eligibility
- On site parking
For more information about our practice, please visit www.millroad-surgery.co.uk
Mill Road Surgery is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
Essential: - We would welcome applications from those with the following skills and experience:; - Previous experience as a secretary or a role of similar nature; - Excellent organizational and time-management skills; - Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, knowledge of SystmOne is also desirable; - Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal; - High attention to detail and accuracy; - Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion; - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team; - A positive attitude and a commitment to providing excellent patient care
How this role compares
There are 12,687 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,261 of them in East of England.
You have 5 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 14 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Primary Care Careers has 69 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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