NHS Medical Administrator - GP Practice

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Penrose Health NHS Medical Administrator - GP Practice The closing date is 30 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary As a NHS Medical Administrator , youll 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 patients clinical documentation , youll play a vital role in delivering high-quality care. Youll help keep patient records accurate and up to date by coding, summarising, and uploading information into EMIS , and youll support essential admin processes. Youll be the critical link between General Practitioners and patient outcomes. This role is perfect for someone with a medical background whos detaildriven, organised, and enjoys work that directly contributes to better patient care behind the scenes. If youre 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. Main duties of the job Reviewing and triaging incoming clinical documents including hospital letters, blood results, discharge summaries, and consultant reports and deciding what action is needed. 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. Spotting urgent or safetycritical information and escalating it quickly to ensure no important clinical actions are missed. 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. Constantly working towards personal and team KPIs relating to workload About us Penrose Health is on a mission to deliver outstanding healthcare to every patient we serve. We care for 75,000+ people across 9 sites in South East London , supported by a team of 200+ clinicians and staff . Our model is built on permanent, diverse teams , strong governance, and a clear focus on continuity, quality, and access . We work closely with NHS partners to deliver a full range of services from routine checks to complex, long-term care backed by robust systems and a culture of continuous improvement. We're proud to hold a CQC "Good" rating and consistently receive strong feedback from patients . Learn more at penrosehealth.co.uk . Details Date posted 16 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £25,000 to £28,500 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 580285 Job locations Kingfisher Medical Centre London London SE8 5DA United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The purpose of this role is to support the clinical team by managing key administrative tasks that underpin safe, effective patient care. You will play a vital part in ensuring that patient information is processed accurately, workflows run smoothly, and clinicians are supported to focus on direct patient care. A core element of the role is the triage and assessment of incoming patient clinical documents as part of the Document Assessment Team. This includes reviewing, categorising, and allocating clinical correspondence appropria