Medical Secretary

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; Presencial; GBP 11.000 - 18.000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da vaga

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking a part-time Medical Secretary to provide dedicated secretarial support to the Consultant and medical staff. The role requires medical typing qualifications, strong communication, and a caring approach to patient care.

You will handle medical audio typing, maintain high accuracy, and manage workloads efficiently while working within NHS values and governance. Applicants should be flexible, able to work under pressure, and comfortable with EPR and digital

Qualificações

• GCSEs including English and Maths are required.
• Recognised secretarial or administrative qualification or relevant experience.
• Medical terminology qualification preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the office administration of the Consultant and designated medical staff.
• Provide an efficient and effective secretarial service.
• Act as first point of contact for the Consultant and team.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills and medical audio typing; know medical terminology.

Conhecimentos

Audio typing

Medical terminology

Organisation

Communication

Formação

Secretarial qualification

GCSE English & Maths

Medical terminology qualification

Ferramentas

EPR systems

Digital dictation

Administrative software

Descrição da vaga

An outstanding opportunity for a part time Medical Secretary has arisen.

Would you like to take on a role that provides you with ownership of your workload?Would you like to be creative in your approach and be responsible for supporting to ensure our patients receive the best quality of care by using your skills, experience and our trust's values and behaviours?

You will have medical typing qualifications and previous experience as a Medical Secretary. You will have excellent communication skills and be particularly caring and understanding. Experience in the use of Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system, and Digital Dictation, would be an advantage.

Main duties of the job

To manage the office administration of the Consultant and designated medical staff, and provide an efficient and effective secretarial service.

The post-holder acts as the first point of contact for all forms of communication for the Consultant and their team.

The post requires excellent organisational skills, medical audio typing, and a sound knowledge of medical terminology.

Non-UK or Irish applicants: you are responsible for checking your visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Job responsibilities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths
• Recognised secretarial or administrative qualification OR equivalent experience
• Medical Terminology Qualification

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced audio typing and keyboard skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritise effectively
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Knowledge of national and local hospital performance targets, including Referral to Treatment (RTT) pathways
• Knowledge of NHS patient administration systems

Experience

• Significant experience in a medical secretarial or senior administrative role
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience of managing complex administrative workloads in a healthcare setting
• Experience working within the NHS
• Experience supporting multiple clinicians or services
• Experience of mentoring or supporting junior staff

Specific Job Requirement

• Patient-focused and aligned with NHS values
• Flexible, resilient and able to work under pressure