Did you start in general admin, then move into healthcare? Share your path into the profession.
Skipped “general admin” — did a 6-week temp at a GP surgery, learned SystmOne, and they kept me on as medical secretary. Best move: grab a quick medical terminology cert and email practice managers directly with a punchy CV; many roles never make it to NHS Jobs (see https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/administration/medical-secretary). If you can’t find temp cover, do reception for a month to get insider refs — does that fit your setup, @OP?