Medical Secretary

Job summary Due to retirement of our long serving Medical Secretary we are recruiting for a 20 hour per week position 1pm -5pm Monday to Friday The successful candidate will be well organised with excellent secretarial, interpersonal and communication skills. You will be working as a member of our small secretarial team to deliver a professional, complex and comprehensive service to our clinical colleagues. Please ensure you complete your online application as this recruitment may close early if there are a sufficient number of applicants. Main duties of the job The General Practice Medical Secretary performs a complex and rewarding job in a busy and dynamic environment. They are committed to the role and work effectively as a team. The ideal candidate will be a team player, have excellent secretarial/audio typing skills, the ability to deal with patients in a professional and friendly manner, the ability to process complex information quickly and accurately in a busy working environment and to contribute positively to the success of the team. About us Marton Medical Practice is a friendly and very busy General Practice based within Whitegate Health Centre in Blackpool. We have a full compliment of health and administrative professionals working together to promote the health and wellbeing of our patient population and that of our team. Applications are welcome from those with good secretarial skills, good typing and audio typing abilities If you're willing to work hard and commit to the role, and our team, you will be supported to succeed. Details Date posted 05 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience £13.35 to £17.72 per hour depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A2563-26-0006 Job locations Whitegate Health Centre Whitegate Drive Blackpool Lancashire FY3 9ES United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities MAIN DUTIES OF POSTHOLDER PROFESSIONAL To provide and maintain a high standard of administrative services for colleagues and patients in General Practice offering a helpful, friendly and confidential secretarial service Receive telephone calls and electronic mail and take appropriate action as per practice protocols. Mail handling, preparation and distribution following practice protocols. Manage referrals via ERS. Prepare records or extracts as necessary via iGPR Confidentiality of information gained at work must be preserved at all times. General Data Protection Regulations must be adhered to. EDUCATIONAL Identify personal development and training needs in conjunction with the manager. Support others with their training and development needs. To participate in continuing education and maintain a contemporary level of professional knowledge and skills in line with practice requirements. PERSONNEL Co-operation with the practice to ensure all members of the team adheres to statutory regulations/policies and codes of practice and departments safety rules. Job description Job responsibilities MAIN DUTIES OF POSTHOLDER PROFESSIONAL To provide and maintain a high standard of administrative services for colleagues and patients in General Practice offering a helpful, friendly and confidential secretarial service Receive telephone calls and electronic mail and take appropriate action as per practice protocols. Mail handling, preparation and distribution following practice protocols. Manage referrals via ERS. Prepare records or extracts as necessary via iGPR Confidentiality of information gained at work must be preserved at all times. General Data Protection Regulations must be adhered to. EDUCATIONAL Identify personal development and training needs in conjunction with the manager. Support others with their training and development needs. To participate in continuing education and maintain a contemporary level of professional knowledge and skills in line with practice requirements. PERSONNEL Co-operation with the practice to ensure all members of the team adheres to statutory regulations/policies and codes of practice and departments safety rules.