Medical Secretary & Admin Assistant (Part-Time)

Visspo; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

27–33 days annual leave + bank holiday

NHS Pension Scheme

Free eye tests & health checks

Gym discount

Bike loan scheme

Job summary

Tameside General Hospital is seeking a Support Secretary/Typist (Band 3) for an 18-hour, part-time role within the NHS secretarial team. You will provide high-quality administrative support to enable timely patient services and will work closely with clinicians and colleagues to maintain efficient workflows.

The role requires audio typing, good communication skills, and experience with medical terminology. Applicants should have NHS-style standards and be able to work as part of a team in a busy

Qualifications

• Audio typing / transcription experience
• Medical secretary experience
• Experience dealing with members of the public
• Team player with good oral & written communication
• Experience working with medical staff
• Experience with national standards & guidelines

Responsibilities

• Typing, transcribing and checking of clinical correspondence via audio digital dictation; produce letters within agreed time frames ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Manage patient pathways by responding to queries in clinical correspondence.
• Communicate actions with Consultant Secretaries and Waiting List Coordinators using IT systems.
• Carry out duties in line with national and local targets and KPIs.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient focus

Multitasking

Keyboard skills

MS Office

Waiting list procedures

RTT standards

Lorenzo & ORMIS

Medical terminology

Education

GCSE C/4 English/Maths

RSA3

AMSPAR

Job description

Tameside General Hospital is seeking a Support Secretary/Typist (Band 3) for an 18-hour, part-time role within the NHS secretarial team. You will provide high-quality administrative support to enable timely patient services and will work closely with clinicians and colleagues to maintain efficient workflows.

The role requires audio typing, good communication skills, and experience with medical terminology. Applicants should have NHS-style standards and be able to work as part of a team in a busy