Medical Secretary (Bank) - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Swindon; Sur place; GBP 14 445 - 20 573; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Circle Health Group is seeking a Medical Secretary to join their team at The Ridgeway Hospital. This bank role requires providing secretarial support to consultants and managing patient interactions.

The ideal candidate has experience in a healthcare setting, excellent typing skills, and strong knowledge of medical terminology. The role involves managing diaries, typing clinical documents, and liaising with patients to ensure smooth operations.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate.

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.

Responsabilités

• Provide dedicated secretarial support to one or more consultants.
• Type letters, reports, and medical documentation from audio dictation.
• Liaise with patients to confirm appointments and follow-up arrangements.
• Act as a point of contact for patient queries.
• Manage consultants' diaries, including scheduling outpatient clinics.
• Coordinate with hospital departments to support care delivery.

Connaissances

Medical terminology knowledge

Typing and transcription skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Outils

PAS

EPR

Dictation software

Description du poste

Medical Secretary (Bank) – The Ridgeway Hospital – Bank Shifts – Salary: £12.71 per hour

Overview

The Ridgeway 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 Secretaries 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.
• 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.
• Manage consultants' diaries, including scheduling outpatient clinics, theatre lists, and meetings.
• Coordinate with hospital departments (e.g., bookings, theatre, billing) to support the delivery of care.

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.