Medical Secretary - Trauma & Orthopaedic Department

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking enthusiastic individuals for a secretarial role. The position involves handling queries and correspondence with consultants directly, producing clinic letters from an electronic dictation system, and ensuring timely work completion while maintaining patient confidentiality. Ideal candidates should have experience in NHS and secretarial roles and possess excellent time management and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality is essential.
• Experience in NHS settings and secretarial roles is required.
• Excellent organisational skills are necessary for effective task completion.

Responsibilities

• Handle queries and correspondence with consultants directly.
• Produce clinic letters and other documents from electronic dictation system.
• Organise and prioritise work to ensure timely completion.

Skills

Excellent time management skills

Strong commitment to patient confidentiality

Experience in NHS and secretarial roles

Excellent organisational skills

Job description

Overview

We are looking for new, enthusiastic staff to join our secretarial team. The role is particularly busy with a lot of variety. You will work in the same area as the consultants and often will deal with their queries and correspondence with them directly.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle queries and correspondence with consultants directly.
• Carry out the production of clinic letters and other correspondence from the electronic dictation system (G2) including amending and sending letters when approved/signed on a timely basis.
• Organise and prioritise work, ensuring timely completion within patient confidentiality commitments.

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent time management skills and the ability to organise and prioritise work.
• Strong commitment to patient confidentiality.
• Experience in NHS and secretarial roles.
• Excellent organisational skills.

Diversity & Inclusion

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.