Oncology Medical Secretary: Central Admin & Patient Care

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the City of London is seeking a Medical Secretary to support Consultant Oncologists and their teams at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. This role includes coordinating patient treatments, maintaining medical records, and providing administrative support. Ideal candidates will be adaptable in managing changing priorities and will handle various queries. The position offers a High Cost Area Supplement of up to £5,436 per annum pro-rata.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of basic salary, subject to minimum/maximum limits

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of Consultant Oncologists and support other secretaries.
• Coordinate and arrange treatment for the Cancer Centre’s patients.
• Ensure patients’ medical records are accurately maintained.
• Handle patient queries over the phone and by email.
• Process and send out patient letters.
• Manage the patient pathway in line with Cancer Wait Times.
• Act as a central point of reference for the Cancer Centre.
• Manage constantly changing priorities and deadlines.
• Handle enquiries from staff, patients and relatives.
• Provide administrative and secretarial support to the consultants and their teams.

Job description

A healthcare organization in the City of London is seeking a Medical Secretary to support Consultant Oncologists and their teams at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. This role includes coordinating patient treatments, maintaining medical records, and providing administrative support. Ideal candidates will be adaptable in managing changing priorities and will handle various queries. The position offers a High Cost Area Supplement of up to £5,436 per annum pro-rata.