NHS Medical Administrator - GP Practice
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Healthcare
Healthcare Administration, Medical Records, Medical Office, Healthcare Compliance
NHS Medical Administrator - GP Practice
Department: GP Assistants
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Kingfisher Medical Centre & Kingfisher Surrey Docks
Compensation: £25,000 - £28,500 / year
DescriptionAs a NHS Medical Administrator
, you’ll be the backbone of our clinical admin operations for 6 GP Practices across South East London. You will keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes while supporting clinicians and patients. From managing Medical Reports
, Referrals
, handling Lab Results or triaging incoming patient’s clinical documentation
, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality care. You’ll help keep patient records accurate and up to date by coding, summarising, and uploading information into EMIS
, and you’ll support essential admin processes.
You’ll be the critical link between General Practitioners and patient outcomes.
This role is perfect for someone with a medical background who’s detail-driven, organised, and enjoys work that directly contributes to better patient care behind the scenes.
If you’re detail-driven, quick to learn, and ready to make an impact in primary care, this is your chance to start a meaningful career within the NHS.
Key Responsibilities- Supporting clinicians by reducing their administrative workload, allowing them to focus on direct patient care.
- Managing workflow queues, keeping on top of backlogs, and helping maintain safe turnaround times.
- Reviewing and triaging incoming clinical documents
- Processing and managing lab results and referrals.
- Scanning, coding, and filing patient information into EMIS.
- Summarising new patient records and maintaining accurate medical summaries.
- Liaising with clinicians to ensure timely follow-up on abnormal results.
- Routing information to the right clinician (GP, pharmacist, nurse, etc.) based on urgency, risk, and clinical protocols.
- Coding and summarising key clinical information into EMIS to keep patient records accurate and up to date.
- Supporting audits, reporting, and general administrative tasks.
- Constantly working towards personal and team KPIs relating to workload
- Want to be part of a supportive team where what you do behind the scenes has a real, meaningful impact on patient care.
- Enjoy work that’s detailed, focused, and genuinely makes a difference to patient safety and clinical care.
- Love spotting patterns, picking out important information, and making quick, accurate decisions.
- Take pride in being organised, structured, and consistent, especially when handling large volumes of clinical documents.
- Feel confident working with clinical terminology and can follow clear protocols with accuracy.
- Are motivated by helping clinicians do their best work by taking admin pressure off their day.
- Can balance speed with precision - getting through the workload while keeping patient safety front and centre.
- Stay calm under pressure and enjoy bringing order to busy workflows or backlogs.
- Communicate clearly and work well with others, especially when escalating urgent information or clarifying actions.
- Take ownership of your work, ask the right questions, and are proactive about solving problems.
- Lifestyle benefits - including team socials and exclusive employee discounts!
- Make a Real Impact:
Play a vital role in patient care by ensuring accurate and timely processing of tests and investigations. - Career Development:
Gain hands-on experience in a clinical setting - Structured Training:
Benefit from a comprehensive two-week induction and ongoing support to help you succeed. - Collaborative Environment:
Work alongside experienced healthcare professionals in a supportive, team-oriented setting. - Flexible Entry Point:
Perfect for candidates with a Medical background who want to enter the healthcare sector - Innovation & Learning:
Exposure to NHS systems and processes, giving you valuable insight into modern healthcare operations. - 28 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- Your birthday off
- Blue Light Card membership
- Local team incentives
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