Medical Secretary – Typist (Bank)

The Priory Hospital; Test Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Secretary - Typist for bank shifts at The Duchy Hospital. This role involves providing secretarial support to consultants, managing diaries, and ensuring accurate patient records. Ideal candidates will have experience in a medical setting and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a medical secretarial or administrative role.
• Excellent typing and transcription skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to consultants, including diary management.
• Type letters and medical documentation from dictation.
• Maintain accurate patient records and manage invoices.

Skills

Typing

Communication

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dictation software

Job description

Overview

Medical Secretary - Typist (Bank)

The Duchy Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £12.53 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Duchy Hospital in Harrogate is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Medical Secretary to join their team of staff in the Administration department.

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties Of This Role Include

• Provide dedicated secretarial support to one or more consultants, including diary management, clinic preparation, and transcription of clinical correspondence.
• Type letters, reports, and medical documentation from audio dictation or handwritten notes with a high level of accuracy.
• Manage consultants' diaries, including scheduling outpatient clinics, theatre lists, and meetings.
• Liaise with patients to confirm appointments, investigations, admissions, and follow-up arrangements.
• Maintain accurate patient records, including uploading correspondence to electronic health records or paper files as needed.
• Prepare and process consultant invoices and ensure accurate billing for private patients in collaboration with finance teams.
  
  

Applicants Should Meet The Following Criteria

• Proven experience in a medical secretarial or administrative role within a healthcare setting.
• Excellent typing and transcription skills, including experience with audio dictation.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and clinical correspondence formatting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and patient-centred approach.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and healthcare systems (e.g., PAS, EPR, Dictation software).
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy clinical environment.
  
  

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

“Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy”