Ophthalmology Assistant Medical Secretary Fast-Paced Growth

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good work-life balance

Career development support

Job summary

Wye Valley NHS Trust is seeking an assistant medical secretary to support the Ophthalmology administration team. The role is fast-paced with a mix of secretarial and clerical duties, including covering for consultant secretaries and meeting tight deadlines.

GCSE English and Maths are essential, and audio typing is required. NHS experience is desirable but not essential. The post involves regular contact with clinical and clerical colleagues and patients across the hospital.

Qualifications

• Audio typing is essential.
• Effective verbal and written communication with a wide range of people.
• Providing cover for consultant secretaries.
• Organising, prioritising and managing workload without supervision.
• Meeting tight time schedules and deadlines; working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for consultant secretaries.
• Liaise with colleagues, professionals and patients.
• Work with a large multidisciplinary team on a daily basis.
• Engage with departments and colleagues across the hospital, clerical and clinical.
• Organise and prioritise own workload in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Audio typing

Verbal & written communication

Cover for consultants

Workload management

Meeting deadlines

Working under pressure

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

RSA Stage 2/3 medical word processing

Job description

Wye Valley NHS Trust is seeking an assistant medical secretary to support the Ophthalmology administration team. The role is fast-paced with a mix of secretarial and clerical duties, including covering for consultant secretaries and meeting tight deadlines.

GCSE English and Maths are essential, and audio typing is required. NHS experience is desirable but not essential. The post involves regular contact with clinical and clerical colleagues and patients across the hospital.