Medical Secretary: Admin Lead for Clinical Teams

St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Medical Secretary to support consultants at Ormskirk Hospital. The successful candidate will coordinate schedules, manage correspondence, and ensure effective communication for patient care. This role requires a strong knowledge of medical terminology, excellent typing and interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize workload effectively. Working hours are 22.5 hours weekly across Wednesday to Friday. Interviews are scheduled for January 6, 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous medical secretarial experience.
• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience of minute taking.
• Ability to liaise with departments and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support organisation and management for consultants.
• Act as first point of contact for patients and external organisations.
• Handle urgent clinical and non-clinical correspondence.
• Update patient records in the computerised Patient Administration System.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Audio typing skills

Organizational skills

Job description

A regional healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Medical Secretary to support consultants at Ormskirk Hospital. The successful candidate will coordinate schedules, manage correspondence, and ensure effective communication for patient care. This role requires a strong knowledge of medical terminology, excellent typing and interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize workload effectively. Working hours are 22.5 hours weekly across Wednesday to Friday. Interviews are scheduled for January 6, 2026.