Medical Secretary

www.healthjobsuk.com - jobboard; Walsall; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is looking for a dedicated Medical Secretary to join their Perinatal Mental Health Team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a Consultant Psychiatrist and manage vital administrative tasks within a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for maintaining medical records, coordinating appointments, and ensuring smooth communication within the team. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization values professional development and offers a supportive workplace. If you are organized, have excellent communication skills, and are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with medical secretarial duties and proficiency in IT systems.
• Understanding of confidentiality and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to the Consultant Psychiatrist.
• Manage appointments and maintain medical records.
• Coordinate workload and attend multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Audio and typing skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Experience in NHS

Education

AMSPAR Diploma in Medical Secretarial

RSA/OCR Level 3 in Typing/Word Processing

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

RIO

Bighand Digital Dictation

Job description

Employer: Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Dorothy Pattison Hospital, Walsall

Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum

Closing Date: 22/05/2025 at 15:00

Position: Medical Secretary

Band: NHS AfC Band 4

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services for the Black Country region, including:

• Adult and older adult mental health services
• Specialist learning disability services
• Mental health services for children and young people
• Community healthcare services for children, young people, and families in Dudley

Formed in 2020 through a merger, the Trust employs over 4,000 staff and values diversity, inclusion, and professional development. We offer supportive and flexible working environments, with benefits detailed on our website.

We encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification but are enthusiastic about the role.

Job Overview

We seek a motivated Medical Secretary to support the Perinatal Mental Health Team at Dorothy Pattison Hospital, Walsall. The role involves providing secretarial support to a Consultant Psychiatrist and team, managing appointments, and attending multidisciplinary meetings.

Main Duties

• Prioritize and coordinate workload independently and as part of a team
• Attend meetings and follow up actions
• Maintain medical records and book appointments
• Use IT systems such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, RIO, and digital dictation (Bighand)

Working for Our Organization

The post involves acting as the first point of contact for the medical team, providing comprehensive secretarial support.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• AMSPAR Diploma and medical secretarial experience or equivalent
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient information systems
• Relevant qualifications such as RSA/OCR Level 3 in typing/word processing

Person Specification

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including English and Maths
• Relevant secretarial experience, preferably in NHS
• Understanding of confidentiality and line management experience
• Strong audio and typing skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism

Additional Information

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from minority and marginalized communities. The role may require a DBS check, and applicants with a criminal record are considered on a case-by-case basis.