Description
We are seeking a Medical Secretary to join the team at Mount Alvernia Hospital, part of Circle Health Group. This is a bank role working on an 'as and when required' basis, providing support to consultants and supplementing staffing levels during busy periods.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing dedicated secretarial support to one or more consultants, including diary management, clinic preparation, and transcription of clinical correspondence
- Typing letters, reports, and medical documentation from audio dictation or handwritten notes with a high level of accuracy
- Liaising with patients to confirm appointments, investigations, admissions, and follow-up arrangements
- Managing consultants' diaries, including scheduling outpatient clinics, theatre lists, and meetings
- Maintaining accurate patient records, including uploading correspondence to electronic health records or paper files as needed
- Preparing and processing consultant invoices and ensuring accurate billing for private patients in collaboration with finance teams
To be considered for this role, you should have:
- Proven experience in a medical secretarial or administrative role within a healthcare setting
- Excellent typing and transcription skills, including experience with audio dictation
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology and clinical correspondence formatting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and patient-centred approach
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and healthcare systems (e.g., PAS, EPR, Dictation software)
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy clinical environment
Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate of up to £14.60 per hour, depending on level of experience, training, and qualification.