Medical Secretary

WARRINGTON AND HALTON HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Warrington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Warrington is seeking a Medical Secretary to provide administrative support within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Department. This role involves managing correspondence, coordinating appointments, and maintaining patient records. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a busy environment. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills required.
• Attention to detail necessary for managing records.
• Ability to prioritise effectively in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage correspondence including emails and letters.
• Schedule and coordinate appointments and clinics.
• Maintain accurate patient records and update systems.
• Prepare documentation, reports, and meeting minutes.
• Liaise with stakeholders for smooth communication.
• Handle confidential information according to policies.
• Support processes to ensure efficient patient care.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Job description

This role provides a comprehensive and efficient medical secretarial and administrative service within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Department, supporting designated Consultants and the wider clinical team. It involves managing correspondence, patient records, and clinical documentation accurately and promptly, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise in a busy environment are essential. The post holder will work collaboratively with the secretarial team and liaise effectively with clinical and administrative colleagues to support patient care and departmental objectives, Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the clinical team

Responsibilities

• Manage correspondence, including emails, letters, and telephone queries
• Schedule and coordinate appointments, meetings, and clinics
• Maintain accurate records and update relevant systems
• Prepare and distribute documentation, reports, and meeting minutes
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth communication
• Handle confidential information in line with Trust policies
• Support operational processes to ensure timely and efficient patient care

About the Trust

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs. Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs. A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019. We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.