Medical Secretary - Part Time

KIMS Hospital; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 14,310 - 17,490; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Staff Parking

Pension Scheme

Private Health Insurance

33 Days Annual Leave (including bank‑H

Life Assurance

Free Eye Test

Flexible working and annualised hours

Job summary

KIMS Hospital in Maidstone is seeking a Medical Secretary to join our Primary Care team. This permanent, part-time role (22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am–5pm) offers an opportunity to develop within medical administration and support consultants, GPs and patients to ensure a smooth, professional service.

You will manage appointments and patient enquiries, format clinical letters, support diary management and maintain accurate records using multiple software systems.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Ability to prioritise, multitask and work under pressure.
• Previous administration or secretarial experience.
• Touch typing and/or Excel knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage appointments, bookings and patient enquiries across Pain Management services.
• Produce and format clinical correspondence, transcriptions and letters accurately and efficiently.
• Support online appointment triaging and diary management.
• Liaise with patients, consultants, and internal departments to ensure an excellent patient journey.
• Maintain accurate patient records, scanning and filing documentation using various software systems.

Skills

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Prioritisation

Multitasking

Touch typing

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Maidstone
Salary: £15,900 per annum
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 8am and 5.00pm
Contract: Permanent

Are you an organised and proactive administrator looking to develop your career within healthcare? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and compassionate patient care are essential? Would you enjoy being part of a supportive team delivering an exceptional patient experience? If so, we would love to hear from you.

At KIMS Hospital we have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Secretary to join our Primary Care team. This is an excellent development opportunity for someone with administration or secretarial experience who is keen to progress within medical administration.

Working as part of our busy Private GP Service, you will support consultants, GPs and patients to ensure a smooth and professional service at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage appointments, bookings and patient enquiries across Pain Management services.
• Produce and format clinical correspondence, transcriptions and letters accurately and efficiently.
• Support online appointment triaging and diary management.
• Liaise with patients, consultants, and internal departments to ensure an excellent patient journey.
• Maintain accurate patient records, scanning and filing documentation using various software systems.

Who Are we looking for

• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a compassionate and professional approach
• Ability to prioritise workload, multitask and work effectively under pressure
• Previous administration or secretarial experience
• Touch typing and/or Excel knowledge

What You’ll Receive

At KIMS Hospital we understand our people are our biggest asset and as such we are focused on ensuring they feel happy and valued both in and out of the workplace. That’s why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing.

• KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:
• Free Staff Parking
• Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• 33 Days Annual Leave (including bank holidays) plus extra time off for your birthday
• Life Assurance
• Free Eye Test
• Flexible working and annualised hours contracts are available

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

To apply, please apply online. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Diane on 01622 237634 or email [e-mail].