Medical Secretary (Bank) - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Circle Reading Hospital is seeking a Medical Secretary to join their bank team. This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, supporting consultants with diary management, clinic preparation, transcription of clinical correspondence, and patient communications.

The role is based at Circle Reading Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, in a busy clinical environment. Applicants should have proven medical secretarial experience, excellent typing and transcription skills, strong

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a medical secretarial or administrative role within a healthcare setting.
• Excellent typing and transcription skills, including experience with audio dictation.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and clinical correspondence formatting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and patient-centred approach.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and healthcare systems (e.g., PAS, EPR, Dictation software).
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated secretarial support to one or more consultants, including diary management, clinic preparation, and transcription of clinical correspondence.
• Type letters, reports, and medical documentation from audio dictation or handwritten notes with a high level of accuracy.
• Prepare and distribute clinic letters and follow-up documentation promptly to GPs, patients, and referrers.
• Liaise with patients to confirm appointments, investigations, admissions, and follow-up arrangements.
• Act as a point of contact for patient queries, delivering a professional and compassionate service at all times.
• Support the booking of tests, procedures, or consultations, ensuring all pre-appointment requirements are met.

Skills

Typing

Transcription

Medical terminology

Communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Healthcare systems

Prioritization

Tools

Dictation software

PAS

EPR

Job description

Medical Secretary (Bank)

Circle Reading Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £14.50 per hour

(depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Circle Reading Hospital is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

Overview

Medical Secretary (Bank)

Circle Reading Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £14.50 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Circle Reading Hospital is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Medical Secretary to join their team of staff in the Medical Secretary department.

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties Of This Role Include

• Provide dedicated secretarial support to one or more consultants, including diary management, clinic preparation, and transcription of clinical correspondence.
• Type letters, reports, and medical documentation from audio dictation or handwritten notes with a high level of accuracy.
• Prepare and distribute clinic letters and follow-up documentation promptly to GPs, patients, and referrers.
• Liaise with patients to confirm appointments, investigations, admissions, and follow-up arrangements.
• Act as a point of contact for patient queries, delivering a professional and compassionate service at all times.
• Support the booking of tests, procedures, or consultations, ensuring all pre-appointment requirements are met.

Applicants Should Meet The Following Criteria

• Proven experience in a medical secretarial or administrative role within a healthcare setting.
• Excellent typing and transcription skills, including experience with audio dictation.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and clinical correspondence formatting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and patient-centred approach.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and healthcare systems (e.g., PAS, EPR, Dictation software).
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy clinical environment.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

“Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values. To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy”