Medical Secretary

The Methodist Church in Britain; Normanton on Trent; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 22 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

NHS pension scheme

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing tools

Résumé du poste

The Methodist Church in Britain seeks a part-time Medical Secretary (up to 30 hours) to support the Learning Disability Consultant Psychiatrists at Prospect Park Hospital. Key tasks include transcribing clinic letters, court reports and minutes, and managing RiO referrals and appointments.

Office-based work is shared within the team Monday to Friday with a flexible pattern. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as no sponsorship is offered.

Qualifications

• RSA II or equivalent
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent
• Minimum two years' secretarial experience
• Right to work in the UK

Responsabilités

• Transcribe dictated or handwritten notes into discharge summaries, clinic letters, court reports, tribunal and case conference papers, and minutes
• Manage outpatient clinics by inputting appointments on RiO in advance, keeping the diary and avoiding clashes with meetings or clinics
• Confirm appointments by letter and telephone
• Process referrals by inputting, allocating and uploading documents to RiO
• Input month-end statistics of clients seen by the consultant and medical colleagues
• Handle telephone callers and visitors courteously, giving advice, taking and relaying messages
• Receive emails and faxes and relay them promptly
• Check clients' medical notes for appointments and identify any results required

Connaissances

Audio typing

Transcription

Word processing

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Teamwork

Formation

RSA II or equivalent

GCSE English & Maths C

Outils

RiO

Description du poste

Part-time Medical Secretary post of up to 30 hours, supporting the Learning Disability Consultant Psychiatrists and medical staff at Prospect Park Hospital. The work centres on confidential secretarial support: transcribing dictated and handwritten clinic letters, court reports and meeting minutes, booking outpatient clinics on RiO and processing referrals. Office-based cover is shared across the team Monday to Friday, with a flexible working pattern offered. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as no Skilled Worker sponsorship is available.

What the job involves

• Transcribe dictated or handwritten notes into discharge summaries, clinic letters, court reports, tribunal and case conference papers, and minutes
• Manage outpatient clinics by inputting appointments on RiO in advance, keeping the diary and avoiding clashes with meetings or clinics
• Confirm appointments by letter and telephone
• Process referrals by inputting, allocating and uploading documents to RiO
• Input month-end statistics of clients seen by the consultant and medical colleagues
• Handle telephone callers and visitors courteously, giving advice, taking and relaying messages, and keeping records
• Receive emails and faxes and relay them promptly
• Check clients' medical notes for appointments and identify any results required

What’s required

Qualifications

• RSA II or equivalent
• GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Mathematics

Experience

• Minimum two years' secretarial experience

Skills & knowledge

• Audio typing and transcribing skills
• Word processing skills
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Flexible and adaptable, able to work in a team and on own initiative

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Evidence of continuous professional development

Nice to have

• NHS or other medical services background, including use of electronic patient records systems or databases
• Shorthand at 80 wpm
• Minute taking

What’s offered

• 27 days' annual leave rising with service, with an option to buy and sell leave
• NHS pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme, including electric vehicles
• Access to wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at retailers and restaurants
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave