Ophthalmology Medical Secretary – Fast-Paced NHS Admin

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Medical Secretary for the Ophthalmology Department. The role supports consultants and clinical teams, handling referrals, results, and patient correspondence with strong typing and audio-typing skills.

You will work in a busy NHS ophthalmology service, juggle multiple subspecialties and urgent cases, and contribute to efficient clinic administration and patient care.

Qualifications

• Excellent keyboard skills and accurate data entry.
• Experience with clinical systems and electronic records.
• Able to manage competing priorities in a busy NHS department.
• Strong organisation and self-motivation in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to ophthalmology consultants and clinical teams.
• Process referrals, results, and clinical correspondence promptly.
• Handle emails from patients, GPs, optometrists and other hospitals.
• Type clinic dictations, reports, statements and correspondence accurately.
• Manage advice and guidance requests from GPs.
• Assist with general admin duties within the Medical Secretary role.

Skills

Typing

Audio typing

Clinical systems

Prioritization

Job description

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Medical Secretary for the Ophthalmology Department. The role supports consultants and clinical teams, handling referrals, results, and patient correspondence with strong typing and audio-typing skills.

You will work in a busy NHS ophthalmology service, juggle multiple subspecialties and urgent cases, and contribute to efficient clinic administration and patient care.