Medical SecretaryGP Practice

Medical Secretary (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover)

20 Hours per Week

Join our friendly GP Practice and make a real difference behind the scenes, supporting patients and clinicians through excellent medical secretarial care

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Medical Secretary to join our friendly and supportive GP Practice team on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

This role is expected to commence in December 2026 and may continue for up to 12 months, depending on the duration of the maternity leave.

Wateringbury Surgery is a dispensing GP surgery in the semi rural village of Wateringbury, Maidstone, Kent. A three GP partner practice with six salaried GPs, nursing team, dispensary and admin team. We are part of the successful Malling PCN. We are a friendly, hard working, supportive and caring team with a recognised high standard of care and service to our patients.

About the Role

As a Medical Secretary, you will play an important role in supporting our clinical team and ensuring the smooth administration of patient care. You will provide efficient secretarial and administrative support, helping to maintain high standards of service for our patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing referrals and ensuring they are sent accurately and promptly
• Typing and formatting clinical correspondence
• Managing incoming and outgoing medical correspondence
• Liaising with hospitals, community services and other healthcare providers
• Supporting GPs and clinicians with administrative tasks
• Maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring confidentiality at all times
• Handling telephone and email enquiries where appropriate

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous medical secretarial experience, ideally within General Practice or the NHS
• Possess excellent organisational and communication skills
• Be able to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively
• Have accurate typing and IT skills
• Demonstrate professionalism, discretion and attention to detail
• Work well independently and as part of a team

Working Hours

 20 hours per week

• Flexibility can be offered regarding the days and times worked
• Applicants must be available to work on Mondays

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work within a busy and rewarding healthcare setting
• NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Training and support as required

If you are an organised and reliable Medical Secretary looking for a flexible part-time role within a friendly GP practice, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 30th October 2026

Please apply online at https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/search

Reference No: A1653-26-0002