Medical Secretary (NHS) - Maternity Cover & Admin Support

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Birmingham seeks a part-time Medical Secretary to cover maternity leave. This role involves providing support for medical administrative tasks, typing clinical letters, and assisting with performance targets. The ideal candidate will have experience in word processing and audio transcription, as well as knowledge of medical terminology. This is a 12-month fixed-term position offering a salary between £24,937 and £26,598 per year, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Competence in word processing is essential for this role.
• Experience with audio transcription is required.
• Familiarity with IT software packages necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for written and telephone enquiries.
• Type urgent and routine NHS clinical letters.
• Assist in achieving national and local performance targets.
• Support the service during staffing shortages.
• Deputise in the absence of Senior Medical Secretaries.

Skills

Competence in word processing

Ability to use audio transcription

Organizational skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

Minimum of 2 Grade C GCSE or equivalent, including English Language

Word Processing/Typing RSA 3 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Job description

A community healthcare provider in Birmingham seeks a part-time Medical Secretary to cover maternity leave. This role involves providing support for medical administrative tasks, typing clinical letters, and assisting with performance targets. The ideal candidate will have experience in word processing and audio transcription, as well as knowledge of medical terminology. This is a 12-month fixed-term position offering a salary between £24,937 and £26,598 per year, pro rata.