Medical Secretary​/Receptionist

The Cathcart Street Practice, 8 Cathcart Street, AYR, KA7 1BJ

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly organised Medical Secretary to join our friendly and busy practice. This is a dual-role position
, combining medical secretarial responsibilities with front-of-house reception duties, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a varied workload and providing excellent patient care.

Hours: 27 hours over 3 days (Monday, Wednesday & Friday)

Key Responsibilities

Medical Secretary Duties

• Typing of clinical correspondence, referrals, and reports.
• Managing patient referrals and appointments.
• Liaising with hospitals, consultants, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring confidentiality at all times.
• Managing incoming correspondence and supporting the clinical team with administrative tasks.

Reception Duties

• Welcoming patients in a professional and friendly manner.
• Booking and managing appointments.
• Answering telephone calls and responding to patient enquiries.
• Registering new patients and updating patient records.
• Processing prescriptions and general administrative tasks.
• Ensuring the reception area remains organised and welcoming.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Medical Secretary within a GP practice or healthcare setting (essential).
• Experience working on a busy reception desk.
• Excellent typing and IT skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A professional, compassionate, and patient-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Experience with clinical systems such as EMIS, Systm One, or similar is desirable.

What We Offer

• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• NHS Pension (where applicable).
• Generous annual leave entitlement.

If you are an experienced Medical Secretary looking for a varied role that combines secretarial and reception responsibilities, we would love to hear from you.

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Reference:

Salary:
Competitive, depending on experience.

Contract Type:
Permanent

Posted On:
03/08/2026

Closing Date:
28/08/2026