Medical Secretary

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS FT; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking an experienced Medical Secretary to provide administrative support to consultants. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong administrative abilities, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care. This position offers flexible working hours and a range of employee benefits, including NHS pension and annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Free eye tests and health checks

Gym discount

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Qualifications

• Proven administrative skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workload to tight deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work well in a team and autonomously.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical secretarial support to consultants and manage diaries.
• Communicate effectively with staff and colleagues at all levels.
• Maintain a consistently high standard of work and confidentiality.

Skills

Administrative skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Medical Secretary - Band 4 - Permanent, 16 hours

Are you an experienced Medical Secretary looking for NHS working opportunities and have fantastic typing and secretarial skills? A great multitasker? A good eye for detail?

As a Medical Secretary, you will have the opportunity to work alongside our highly motivated, enthusiastic Medical Secretaries and work as part of our team on a flexible basis. Our Medical Secretaries provide a confidential medical secretary service to the Consultants and other members of the Clinical Team enabling the delivery of an effective, efficient and timely service to children and families. You will be passionate about our business, creating a culture of continuous improvement, where patient welfare is at the heart of all you do.

If you enjoy communicating with people, are a good team player with excellent oral and written communication skills, and have a willingness to contribute to positive team working, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• To work autonomously to provide medical secretarial support to consultants and the department including organising Consultant workload and managing diaries, dealing with office correspondence (including complaints and medical legal documents), tracking investigations, general typing and handling enquiries.
• Ensure clear and concise communication with the Support Secretary to manage patient pathways using the IT tools provided; carry out duties in line with national and local targets and achieve KPI targets.
• Provide an efficient and high-quality service to support the Secretarial & Administrative Team in the management of waiting lists, booking and scheduling, and ensure targets are met.
• Work as part of a centralised team including other Medical Secretaries, Booking & Scheduling Coordinators, Secretarial Support Clerks, and Administrative Support Clerks, providing cover for colleagues as directed by the manager.

Responsibilities (continued)

• Communicate effectively with staff and colleagues at all levels; prioritise and manage own workload to tight deadlines; demonstrate initiative and flexibility; maintain a consistently high standard of work and confidentiality.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven administrative skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workload to tight deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work well in a team and autonomously.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proactive, flexible, and able to adapt to changing priorities.

Corporate Values

• Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with health & care partners.
• We have a clear set of values & behaviors: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe that the best organisations reflect the communities they serve. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ and Disabled people.

Benefits

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

How to apply / Further information

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Suzanne McKee, Job title: Booking, Scheduling & Administration Manager, Email: [e-mail], Telephone: [phone].

If you require any further information or for an informal chat please contact Suzanne McKee at 0161 922 5503 or Allison Mohan on 0161 922 6907.