Ophthalmology Medical Secretary — Clinical Admin Lead

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a Medical Secretary in Ophthalmology to provide confidential, patient-centered admin and secretarial support to Consultants and clinical teams.

Role involves diary management, record handling, and ensuring timely correspondence. The post emphasizes ensuring RTT targets are met and supporting service improvements within a busy ophthalmology department.

Qualifications

• NHS secretarial/administrative experience preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential patient information in line with policies.
• Experience supporting consultants and clinical teams is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior administrative contact for patients, clinicians and staff, handling enquiries and documenting actions.
• Manage and maintain clinical records and correspondence for timely clinical decision-making.
• Monitor RTT pathways to ensure patients progress within national targets.
• Coordinate patient care administration with booking, outpatient, theatre, diagnostics and ward teams to maintain waiting lists.

Skills

Diary management

Clinical administration

Confidential patient care

Administrative support

Job description

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a Medical Secretary in Ophthalmology to provide confidential, patient-centered admin and secretarial support to Consultants and clinical teams.

Role involves diary management, record handling, and ensuring timely correspondence. The post emphasizes ensuring RTT targets are met and supporting service improvements within a busy ophthalmology department.