Description
We are seeking a Medical Secretary to join the team at Thornbury Hospital in Sheffield. This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week, with a flexible shift pattern. The successful candidate will provide dedicated secretarial support to one or more consultants, including diary management, clinic preparation, and transcription of clinical correspondence.
Responsibilities:
- Provide secretarial support to consultants, including diary management and transcription of clinical correspondence
- Type letters, reports, and medical documentation from audio dictation or handwritten notes with high accuracy
- Prepare and distribute clinic letters and follow-up documentation promptly to GPs, patients, and referrers
- Manage consultants' diaries, including scheduling outpatient clinics, theatre lists, and meetings
- Ensure confidentiality and security of all clinical information in accordance with GDPR and hospital policy
Requirements:
- 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
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and healthcare systems (e.g., PAS, EPR, Dictation software)
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy clinical environment
Salary and Benefits:
- £24,947.00 per year
- 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
- Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
- Non-contributory life insurance
- Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
- Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
- Employee recognition programmes
- Industry leading training and development opportunities