Medical Secretary (Mat leave cover)

The Blackmore Vale Partnership; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Shaftesbury seeks a Medical Secretary to cover maternity leave. You will play a crucial role in supporting GPs by typing reports, organising referrals, and managing communications with patients. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills and a calm demeanor while juggling multiple tasks. This role offers a friendly work environment and on-site parking, requiring a full driving licence.

Benefits

A friendly and supportive team

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Must have a friendly and reliable disposition.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Typing letters and medical reports.
• Organising referrals and liaising with local hospitals.
• Answering calls and emails from patients and healthcare professionals.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above)

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

RSA/ECDL/CLAIT or proven keyboard experience

Job description

Werelooking for a friendly, organised and reliable person to join our team as aMedical Secretary to cover maternity leave.

Main duties of the job

This is a varied role where no two days are the same! Youll be an important part of helping our GPs and clinical staff by:

• Typing letters and medical reports
• Organising referrals and keeping things running smoothly between us and local hospitals
• Answering calls and emails from patients and healthcare professionals
• Helping to keep records accurate and up to date.

About us

If youre someone who enjoys working in a busy, supportive environment, has great attention to detail and can juggle different tasks while staying calm, this could be the role for you.

What youll get:

• A friendly and supportive team
• On-site parking

Job responsibilities

Were looking for a friendly, organised and reliable person to join our team as a Medical Secretary to cover maternity leave.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same! Youll be an important part of helping our GPs and clinical staff by:

• Typing letters and medical reports
• Organising referrals and keeping things running smoothly between us and local hospitals
• Answering calls and emails from patients and healthcare professionals
• Helping to keep records accurate and up to date.

If youre someone who enjoys working in a busy, supportive environment, has great attention to detail and can juggle different tasks while staying calm, this could be the role for you.

What youll get:

• A friendly and supportive team
• On-site parking

Youll be based across our Blackmore Vale Partnership surgeries (Sturminster Newton, Shaftesbury & Marnhull). Hours are Monday to Friday during the day, and a full driving licence is needed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above)
• RSA/ECDL/CLAIT or proven keyboard experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.