Nurse Secretary

The role of the Nurse Secretary provides essential secretarial support to Practice Nurses within the healthcare setting. This full-time position, comprising 37 hours per week, is based at St Sampson's Medical Centre. The postholder will report to the Partners and Management Team under the supervision of the Practice Manager, Lead Nurse, and the Unit Head. Key responsibilities include liaising with patients regarding nursing enquiries, ensuring blood forms are prepared for patients attending blood tests, and organising the monthly nursing rota. The Nurse Secretary will manage nurses' leave, assist in the preparation of annual flu clinics, and maintain records of vaccinations administered. Furthermore, adherence to practice policies relating to confidentiality and safeguarding is essential. The postholder may also be required to work additional hours as necessary, including potential Saturday mornings and Bank Holidays, to ensure adequate cover for the surgery.

Job Duties:

• Liaise with patients regarding nursing enquiries.
• Ensure completion of relevant blood forms for nurses before blood tests.
• Attend to daily requests from Practice Nurses.
• Organise and maintain the monthly nursing rota and medical records system appointments.
• Manage holiday and sickness leave for nurses, including inputting data into the E-days system.
• Input and manage stock items and immunisations, including ordering as needed.
• Organise annual flu clinics within the practice and for residential/nursing home visits.
• Maintain spreadsheets of flu vaccinations to report to Social Security and other local practices.
• Serve as secretary to the Chiropodist/Podiatrist, organising clinics and handling related paperwork, including holiday and sickness arrangements.

Job Requirements:

• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Exceptional communication skills to liaise with patients and medical staff.
• Knowledge of medical practices and procedures, including data protection and confidentiality.
• Ability to work flexibly, including potential weekend and holiday shifts.
• Understanding of health and safety policies and practices within a medical environment.
• Commitment to respecting patient privacy and dignity.

What You’ll Love:

This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the efficient functioning of a medical practice, ensuring that patient care is supported seamlessly. Working in a collaborative environment, there are numerous opportunities to develop professional skills within the healthcare sector. The organisation places a strong emphasis on training and offers continuous professional development. You will have the chance to make a positive impact on both patient and staff experiences within the practice.

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