Medical Secretary – Respiratory Admin Specialist (NHS)

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT; Swindon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Medical Secretary to join the Respiratory team for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role provides a comprehensive secretarial and administrative service to Consultants, including audio-typing letters, managing patient correspondence, and coordinating appointments.

Training will be given; NHS experience is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will be highly organised with excellent typing and communication skills, and

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS or medical secretarial work is desirable but training will be provided.
• Excellent communication and typing skills are required.
• Ability to prioritise workload with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Audio-typing clinic letters, referrals, reports and patient documentation.
• Manage patient correspondence and liaise with clinical/admin teams.
• Coordinate appointments and support diaries and inboxes.
• Retrieve, file and process case notes and medical records.
• Undertake administrative duties including e-referral/Choose and Book.
• Answer phones professionally and forward queries accurately.
• Maintain calendars/diaries and manage leaves/expense forms.
• Attend meetings and support service improvements.

Skills

Audio typing

Secretarial skills

Appointment coordination

Diary management

Communication

Job description

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Medical Secretary to join the Respiratory team for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role provides a comprehensive secretarial and administrative service to Consultants, including audio-typing letters, managing patient correspondence, and coordinating appointments.

Training will be given; NHS experience is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will be highly organised with excellent typing and communication skills, and