Ophthalmology Medical Secretary — Clinic & RTT Admin

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Liverpool is seeking a skilled Medical Secretary for the Ophthalmology department at Aintree University Hospital. The ideal candidate will have a secretarial qualification and experience in the NHS setting, alongside excellent communication and IT skills. The role involves providing administrative support, managing patient pathways, and liaising with clinical teams. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an NHS office environment as a medical secretary.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality according to Data Protection Act.
• Demonstrable excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial services to consultants.
• Manage and maintain patient pathways accurately.
• Transcribe clinical correspondence and documentation.

Skills

Excellent I.T. skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office

First Class Communication Skills

Ability to organise workload effectively

Time Management Skills

Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills

Education

Secretarial Qualification or equivalent experience

Educated to GCSE/O Level standard/equivalent or higher

Knowledge of medical terminology

Tools

RSA/OCR Typing/Word processing Level 3 or equivalent

ECDL or equivalent

Job description

A leading NHS Trust in Liverpool is seeking a skilled Medical Secretary for the Ophthalmology department at Aintree University Hospital. The ideal candidate will have a secretarial qualification and experience in the NHS setting, alongside excellent communication and IT skills. The role involves providing administrative support, managing patient pathways, and liaising with clinical teams. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.