Medical Secretary — Fast-Paced NHS Admin & Dictation

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Medical Secretary to support its Dermatology/Plastic Surgery Team. The role involves managing correspondence, liaising with patients and external bodies, and ensuring efficient administrative support. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills and prior medical secretarial experience, including knowledge of medical terminology and audio typing. The position offers a range of responsibilities essential to the support of the clinical team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a medical secretary is essential.
• Good knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Familiarity with NHS processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage audio typing of clinical and non-clinical correspondence.
• Act as first point of contact for patients and external organizations.
• Compose routine and non-routine letters based on dictation.
• Ensure timely despatch of relevant information to GPs and medical staff.

Skills

Medical terminology

Keyboard skills

Interpersonal skills

Audio typing skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

NVQ level 3 in administrative discipline

RSA II / III Typing or Word Processing

ECDL certificate

AMSpar Diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Medical Secretary to support its Dermatology/Plastic Surgery Team. The role involves managing correspondence, liaising with patients and external bodies, and ensuring efficient administrative support. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills and prior medical secretarial experience, including knowledge of medical terminology and audio typing. The position offers a range of responsibilities essential to the support of the clinical team.