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Medical Secretary

Primary Integrated Community Services

Kimberley, NG16 2NB £13 a year Permanent Posted 25 August 2026 Apply by 13 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Primary Integrated Community Services Ltd, Nottingham

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Role description

Job summary

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated Secretary to join our Practice Team within a busy GP practice environment. This is a vital administrative role supporting the smooth delivery of patient care by maintaining accurate clinical records, processing referrals and managing medical correspondence. You will work with a wide range of patients, carers and external healthcare professionals, while providing essential support to GPs, clinicians and the wider practice team. As part of the PICS family, you will be supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team and work within an organisation whose core value is "We Care". This role offers the opportunity to develop your knowledge of primary care systems and processes while contributing to high-quality patient services.

Main duties of the job

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage patient records, referrals and medical correspondence, ensuring all information is processed accurately, confidentially and within agreed timescales to support safe and effective patient care.

Liaise with hospitals, community services, clinicians and external agencies to coordinate referrals, information requests and administrative processes, delivering an excellent service to patients and healthcare partners.

Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the practice team, including managing emails, processing online access requests, minute taking and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Good standard of general education, including English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
Excellent communication, IT and keyboard skills with the ability to follow procedures and work to deadlines.
Previous experience in a customer service or administrative environment, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and use initiative.

About us

PICS is the employer for this role. We collaborate with patients and partners to design and deliver clinically robust health and social care solution through Community Services, Out of Hospital Services, GP Practices, and Primary Care Networks. Find out more about us: http://picsnhs.org.uk/.

Benefits of working for PICS

We offer a comprehensive package which includes:

Access to the NEST Pension Scheme
Alternative government-based scheme (subject to eligibility)
Competitive leave entitlement that includes maternity, paternity and adoption leave, study leave allowance, and sickness provisions
Access to education and training opportunities, depending on your role (CPPE Pharmacy, NHS England Roadmap for First Contact Practitioners, apprenticeship schemes, support professional development)
Working in a multi-disciplinary team with support from a wide variety of professionals
A flexible approach to a work-life balance
Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Access to Blue Light Card scheme
All staff events and conferences
Staff engagement (Wellbeing Group, EDI Network, Staff Focus group)
Free parking across many sites
Personalised induction into the company and job role

Date posted

25 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.81 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0220-26-0009HA

Job locations

Hama Medical Centre

11a Nottingham Road

Kimberley

Nottinghamshire

NG16 2NB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To work within a team environment to ensure that all patient records are maintained and accurate.
To download and scan incoming mail on to clinical system and code on to patient recordsInput data into the patients healthcare records as necessary
Processing Online access requests
Manage administrative queries as necessary
Liaising with external agencies such as hospitals and community services, ensuring referrals are processed efficiently
Maintain an accurate referrals database
Process referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS) (F12)
Process requests for information i.e. SAR, insurance / solicitors letters and DVLA forms
Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested
To provide an efficient comprehensive secretarial service and co-ordinate the doctors appropriately to meet the needs of the service and Doctors.
Manage practice emails in relation to patient records, referrals and requests
To work with the Practice Manager on auditing data collection to ensure practice standards are met.
To deal with all enquiries tactfully and with due consideration of patient privacy
Participating in educational and learning activities arranged from time to time
Supporting practice policies and protocols, including health and safety and infection control
Supporting a drive to greater automation and use of technology
Duties may vary under the direction of the Practice Manager depending on workload and staffing levels.
Minuting of meetings

QUALITY

Strive to maintain quality within the practice.
Assess your own performance and take accountability for your own actions, either directly or under supervision.
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on your own and your teams activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patient needs.
Effectively manage your own time, workload and resources.

COMMUNICATION

Communicate effectively with other team member.

Communicate effectively with other office members and clinician at all levels.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers.

Recognise patients needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

CONTRIBUTION TO THE IMPLICENTATION OF SERVICES

Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.

Discuss with other members of the team/office how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect your own work.

Attend regular team meetings.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

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Knowledge and Skills

Essential

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Experience

Essential

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Qualifications

Essential

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.