Medical Secretary – Mental Health & Eating Disorders

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Basildon is hiring a Medical Secretary to provide critical administrative support to Consultant Psychiatrists within a mental health setting. Ideal candidates will have excellent secretarial and communication skills, with a strong background in similar roles or NHS experience. The position offers a supportive team environment alongside benefits such as flexible working, holiday entitlements, and professional development opportunities, crucial for managing the needs of patients and clinical teams efficiently.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension benefits

Staff discounts including NHS offers

Interest-free season ticket loans

Relocation package of £8K

Qualifications

• GCSE Mathematics is required.
• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent experience is needed.
• Prior experience in a medical secretarial role is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to Consultants.
• Manage and prioritize own workload under pressure.
• Produce clinic letters and discharge summaries efficiently.

Skills

Excellent secretarial skills

Communication skills

Audio typing skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Experience in team environments

Typing speed of 60+ WPM

Education

GCSE Mathematics

NVQ Level 3 Business Admin

AMSPAR Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

A healthcare organization in Basildon is hiring a Medical Secretary to provide critical administrative support to Consultant Psychiatrists within a mental health setting. Ideal candidates will have excellent secretarial and communication skills, with a strong background in similar roles or NHS experience. The position offers a supportive team environment alongside benefits such as flexible working, holiday entitlements, and professional development opportunities, crucial for managing the needs of patients and clinical teams efficiently.