Medical Secretary

NHS Professionals; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Professionals in Droitwich Spa is currently recruiting a Medical Secretary for a full-time temporary role at Covercroft, WR9 8QU. You will provide secretarial and administrative support to medical staff, manage caseloads, and use Word and Excel daily.

The role offers 37.5 hours per week, 8:30–16:30, with pay at £14.06 per hour for 12 weeks with possible extension, and the chance to gain NHS experience across trusts.

Qualifications

• Previous medical secretarial experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience using dictation systems.
• Experience supporting medical professionals with caseload management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Confident and professional telephone manner.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work in a busy healthcare environment.
• Vocational Level 3 qualification or 2 years' relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to medical staff.
• Supporting medics with the management of their caseloads.
• Using Microsoft Word and Excel confidently for day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Operating dictation systems and producing accurate correspondence.
• Handling telephone calls professionally and efficiently.
• Maintaining effective communication with colleagues, patients and other professionals.
• Managing administrative tasks accurately while working to deadlines.

Skills

Medical secretarial experience

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Telephone etiquette

Work under pressure

Healthcare environment

Education

Vocational Level 3 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Dictation systems

Job description

Job Title: Medical Secretary

Location: Covercroft, Droitwich Spa, WR9 8QU

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 16:30

Pay and duration: £14.06 per hour, 12 weeks with possible extension

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Medical Secretary to join a busy healthcare team in Droitwich Spa on a full-time temporary basis, with the potential for the position to be extended.

What you'll be doing

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to medical staff.
• Supporting medics with the management of their caseloads.
• Using Microsoft Word and Excel confidently for day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Operating dictation systems and producing accurate correspondence.
• Handling telephone calls professionally and efficiently.
• Maintaining effective communication with colleagues, patients and other professionals.
• Managing administrative tasks accurately while working to deadlines.

You’ll learn the following whilst working at the trust:

1. An in depth understanding of the roles and responsibilities involved in working within the NHS
2. Knowledge of the systems used, to effectively complete your role to the highest standard at all times
3. A sense of teamwork, gained through working alongside and supporting colleagues from all levels, within the organisation

What we're looking for

• Previous medical secretarial experience.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience using dictation systems.
• Experience supporting medical professionals with caseload management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A confident and professional telephone manner.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work effectively in a busy healthcare environment.

You'll also need either a vocational Level 3 qualification or at least 2 years' relevant experience.

As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits:

• Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week
• Essential support when you need it- 24/7 365 days- call us anytime
• Multi locational- work across neighbouring Trusts
• Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go- access your "My Bank" shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
• Varied working options to suit your lifestyle- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements
• Training and development opportunities- Keep up with the essentials and more
• Build holiday allowance for every shift you work- your work life balance is important to us
• Stakeholder pension scheme available- a flexible future for you and yours

Who are NHS Professionals?

We specialise in putting people in place to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members.

As an equal opportunities' organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants form a range of backgrounds to apply.