Practice Secretary/Administrator


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£12.75 - £13.29
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Preston, PR5 6PE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Jul 2026
Closing date:	4 Aug 2026

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Summary

Main Duties The successful candidate will: Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to GPs and the wider clinical team. Process referrals using the NHS Electronic Referral Service (e-RS). Type and process clinical correspondence, referral letters, and reports. Manage incoming hospital letters and clinical documents using the practice's clinical system. Register new patients in accordance with NHS and practice policies. Process GP2GP electronic transfer requests, ensuring patients' electronic medical records are received, reconciled, and accurately integrated into the clinical system. Process deductions and patient record transfers in line with NHS registration procedures. Ensure patient demographic information is accurate and up to date. Answer telephone calls and respond to patient and healthcare professional enquiries professionally. Liaise with hospitals, community services, and external agencies regarding patient referrals and appointments. Maintain accurate patient records while ensuring confidentiality is upheld. Support document management, scanning, filing, and workflow administration. Assist with general office duties and provide cover for other administrative staff when required. Contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the practice by undertaking additional administrative duties appropriate to the role.

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