Medical Secretary (Mat leave cover)

NHS; Sturminster Newton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sturminster Newton is seeking a Medical Secretary to cover maternity leave. This role involves typing letters and medical reports, organising referrals, and managing communication with patients and healthcare professionals. Candidates must be organised, reliable, and have strong attention to detail. Educational requirements include GCSE Mathematics and English. The position offers a supportive team environment and on-site parking.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive team

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Must be organised and reliable.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Proven keyboard experience required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organised

Reliable

Attention to detail

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.