Medical Secretary - Chelmsford

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Medical Secretary for the Mental Health Team in Chelmsford. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive secretarial support, exhibit excellent communication skills, and have the ability to work under pressure. The role involves being the first point of contact for patients and supporting clinicians, requiring flexibility and commitment to patient care. Offers benefits such as 27 days holiday, an excellent pension scheme, and a relocation package.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension of up to 14.5%

NHS staff discounts

Relocation package up to £8K

Interest-free season ticket loans

Flexible working from day one

Qualifications

• Previous medical secretarial experience in a mental health or NHS setting is desirable.
• Experience in a similar role would be highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Consultant and clinical team.
• Be the first point of contact for patients, doctors, and staff.
• Represent the team and department with professionalism.

Skills

Secretarial skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Organizational skills

Audio typing skills

Job description

A vacancy has arisen for a Medical Secretary in the Mental Health Team for Mid & North Essex. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person who is flexible and has excellent secretarial and communication skills. You must have the ability to work unsupervised and under pressure and be able to deal sympathetically with patients and relatives of people with mental health problems. The Medical Secretaries are an important part of a team and are very much in the front line with the patients and their families. To provide a vital link for staff, patients, relatives and outside agencies as required. Your main responsibilities will be to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Consultant and their team. Previous medical secretarial experience in a mental health or other NHS setting, or clinical systems knowledge is desirable. Audio typing skills and experience in a similar role would be highly beneficial.

This challenging position requires someone who is a team player, flexible, organised and is able to work well under pressure. The post holder will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Consultant and clinical team. As a medical secretary, you will be the first point of contact for patients, doctors and staff throughout the Trust. This position requires excellent communication skills, dedication to exceptional patient care and service, the ability to meet the demands of working in a busy environment and is able to represent their team and department with due professionalism.

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

  27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.

• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
• Work that wraps around your needs
• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.