Medical Secretary - Respiratory Medicine

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking a Medical Secretary to provide administrative support to the Lung Cancer Consultants. Key responsibilities include handling patient enquiries, preparing clinical correspondence, and managing appointment schedules. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with experience in a patient administration area. This role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment committed to outstanding patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in using Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience of dealing with the general public in a working environment.
• Willingness to undertake further professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to Lung Cancer Consultants.
• Manage telephone enquiries from patients and other health care providers.
• Prepare clinical correspondence and maintain patient records.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Clear verbal and written communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Prioritising and managing workload

Education

GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths

Audio Typing/word processing (RSA II) or equivalent experience

ECDL

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Patient Administration System (PAS)

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking a Medical Secretary to provide administrative support to the Lung Cancer Consultants. Key responsibilities include handling patient enquiries, preparing clinical correspondence, and managing appointment schedules. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with experience in a patient administration area. This role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment committed to outstanding patient care.