About this role
Job summary
We are a large Systmone GP practice in north Leeds looking to appoint an experienced referrals secretary.
This is a permanent employed position, hours per week can be discussed but should be spread over 4/5 days.
Salary will be subject to skills and experience.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the preparation and action of a wide variety of NHS referrals. As well as related admin and auditing.
About us
Located in a leafy suburb of North Leeds near Roundhay Park, Street Lane Practice offers an attractive working environment with excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding areas.
Street Lane Practice is a progressive, well-established organisation providing high-quality, patient-centred care to the people of Leeds and surrounding areas. We combine excellent clinical service delivery with innovation, leadership, and training.
Practice Profile
List size: 14,421 patients CQC rating:Good Contract type: GMS High QOF achievement Extensive use of telephone triage and care navigation Lead practice for innovative models of care Clinical system: TPP SystmOneOur team includes experienced GPs, nurses, pharmacists, health care assistants, and allied professionals, supported by a strong management and administrative team.
Job description Job responsibilities
-Provide secretarial support for the practice to include timely and accurate preparation of patient referrals.
-Working closely with internal clinical and administrative staff to ensure optimal levels of patient care and timely follow up actions.
-Liaising with external services regarding receipt and progress of referrals
-Managing electronic referral lists, e.g. eRS and Advice and Guidance actions
-Updating patients, proactively and on request.
-Ensuring full compliance with information governance standards policies around confidentially and security of patient records.
-Complying with all mandatory training.
-Tasks and elements of the job description may be varied with changing needs of the practice and technologies.
Person Specification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check Essential
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.
Experience Essential
- NHS clinical secretarial experience - Experience of working in a GP practice - IT / Microsoft Word/Excel etc - Referral processes and eRS
Desirable
-Good computer skills -Good literacy and numeric skills -Fast and accurate typing -Excellent communication skills -Excellent organisational and self management skills -Ability to work on own initiative and as a team player -Excellent telephone manner & written English -Desire to learn -Able to work and communicate effectively others -Understanding of importance of patient care and confidentiality -Personable, friendly and respectful of patients and colleagues
Employer details Employer name The Street Lane Practice
Address 12 Devonshire Avenue
Leeds
LS8 1AY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.streetlanepractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)