Description
We are looking for an experienced Medical Secretary to join the busy ENT department at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the ENT team at Queen Mary Hospital at Sidcup and Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich.
The Medical Secretary will be responsible for:
- Providing a full secretarial and clerical service to the Consultant and the Consultant's team
- Acting as a central point of information and communication for the clinical team
- Typing clinical and administrative letters and other correspondence within strict turnaround timescales
- Answering and dealing with telephone enquiries and general admin duties
- Prioritising and processing incoming correspondence and ensuring it is dealt with promptly by the appropriate member of staff
- Maintaining filing systems and managing patient records
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience as a medical secretary with audio-typing skills
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Sound understanding of practical Data Protection issues
- Excellent knowledge of medical terminology
This is a temporary, full-time position at Band 4, with a salary range of £28,392 to £31,157 per annum plus HCA.