Administrator / Medical Secretary

Job summary This vacancy has arisen within the Practice to help manage administrative workflows within the practice and is a hybrid role to support both the Administration workflow for Document Management and Practice Secretary. The hours for this vacancy is between 25 to 30 hours per week. Main duties of the job Scanning and filing of patient documentation Managing workflow tasks Emails - incoming and outgoing Clinical coding and summarising patient records in accordance with practice protocols and NHS coding standards Online access to medical records / proxy access requests Summarising new patient records Subject Access Requests - IGPR Ensure all documents are accurately matched to the correct patient record Handling inbound and outbound post EMIS workflow management, including Lab reports Document management Amendments Redacting patient information where required Type and format dictated letters via Lexacom system Formation of letters transcribed by GP in Heidi, AccuRx system Completion of Urgent and 2 WW referrals Drafting, editing and formatting documents and reports Sending referrals and following up on outstanding or rejected referrals Respond to internal queries regarding document processing Chase appointments and expedite when clinically required Contact consultants on behalf of GPs regarding patient care or queries. Process, advice and guidance requests Participate in team meetings and training activities where required Work collaboratively as part of the wider team Undertake mandatory training and continuing professional development Comply with Practice policies, procedures and Health and Safety requirements Undertake additional duties appropriate to the grade of the post About us Benchill Medical Practice (within Brownley Green Health Centre) is a well established, family friendly practice with a CQC rating of Good. We care for circa 10,500 patients in Wythenshawe. The team includes a wide variety of clinical and non clinical staff roles. The practice works closely with our Primary Care Network (PCN) and local community services colleagues to provide excellent healthcare to our patients. The health and wellbeing of staff and patients is always a main priority and the Partners work hard to provide a supportive and rewarding workplace. Benchill Medical Practice also provides training for GP Trainees and is committed to training and development for all staff. Brownley Green Health Centre is a modern purpose-build building with excellent facilities for staff and patients, including free on-site parking. Close to Junction 2 of the M56, Benchill has excellent road and public transport links into Manchester City Centre. Details Date posted 14 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A2071-26-0002 Job locations Brownley Green Health Centre 171 Brownley Road Wythenshawe Manchester M22 9UH United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesDocument Management Scan, index and file patient documentation into the clinical system. Ensure all documents are accurately matched to the correct patient record. Process and manage document workflow tasks within EMIS. Maintain electronic patient records to a high standard of accuracy. Process document amendments and record updates as required. Redact patient information where appropriate and in accordance with data protection legislation. Handle incoming and outgoing post, ensuring timely distribution and processing. Manage incoming and outgoing emails and correspondence. Clinical Coding and Summarising Clinically code patient information in accordance with Practice protocols and NHS coding standards. Summarise new patient medical records accurately and efficiently. Review and summarise historical patient records where required. Process and manage laboratory reports through EMIS workflows. Identify and escalate clinical information requiring urgent attention. Medical Records and Access Requests Process online access requests for medical records. Manage proxy access applications in line with Practice policy and NHS guidance. Process Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Insurance/GP Reports (IGPR) in accordance with legal and contractual requirements. Ensure all record requests are completed within statutory timescales. Referral Management Complete urgent and Two Week Wait (2WW) referrals accurately and within required timescales. Send referrals via appropriate systems and pathways. Monitor referral status and follow up on outstanding, delayed, or rejected referrals. Chase appointments and expedite referrals where clinically indicated. Process Advice and Guidance requests on behalf of clinicians. Administrative and Secretarial Support Type and format dictated correspondence using the Lexacom system. Prepare and format letters generated through Heidi and AccuRx systems. Draft, edit and format documents, reports and clinical correspondence. Respond to interna