Maxillofacial Medical Secretary - Patient Care & Admin Lead

NHS; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in East Grinstead is seeking a Medical Secretary for the Maxillofacial Department. This role involves providing organizational support to surgeons while ensuring excellent administrative services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in medical secretarial work, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The role offers a salary range of £27,485 to £30,162 per annum and requires a flexible approach in a busy healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in secretarial/administration, preferably in a medical setting.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team with an awareness of confidentiality and GDPR.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and NHS performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Provide full secretarial and administrative support to the Maxillofacial Department.
• Manage the patient pathway to ensure Oncology and RTT targets are met.
• Type clinic letters from digital dictation to meet Trust guidelines.

Skills

Accurate audio typing

Attention to detail

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Proficient computer skills

Typing speed of at least 60wpm

Education

Secondary education to GCSE level including English and Maths

NVQ level 3 in administration or equivalent experience

Tools

Software packages

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in East Grinstead is seeking a Medical Secretary for the Maxillofacial Department. This role involves providing organizational support to surgeons while ensuring excellent administrative services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in medical secretarial work, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The role offers a salary range of £27,485 to £30,162 per annum and requires a flexible approach in a busy healthcare environment.