Plastic Surgery Medical Secretary - Patient Admin

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire seeks a capable Medical Secretary to provide specialised administrative support to Plastic Surgery Consultants and their teams. You will type and format clinical letters, ensure documents comply with Trust standards, and manage waiting lists to meet local and national targets.

In this busy role, you will liaise with Booking Centre, Patient Access and Theatre staff to coordinate patient pathways and maximise service efficiency, maintaining

Qualifications

• Proven typing speed and accuracy for clinical letters and reports.
• Ability to format letters to Trust standards and ensure timely delivery.
• Strong administrative and communication skills within a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide full secretarial support to Plastic Surgery Consultants.
• Type and format clinical letters, reports and general correspondence to a high standard.
• Ensure clinical letters meet Trust structure and layout requirements.
• Manage outpatient and inpatient waiting lists in line with targets (including cancer pathways).
• Coordinate with Booking Centre, Patient Access, Theatres and Ward teams to streamline patient pathways.
• Schedule clinics, procedures and admissions to maximise efficiency and theatre utilisation.

Skills

Typing

Secretarial

Organization

Communication

Education

Secretarial qualification

Tools

MModal Transcribe

Job description

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire seeks a capable Medical Secretary to provide specialised administrative support to Plastic Surgery Consultants and their teams. You will type and format clinical letters, ensure documents comply with Trust standards, and manage waiting lists to meet local and national targets.

In this busy role, you will liaise with Booking Centre, Patient Access and Theatre staff to coordinate patient pathways and maximise service efficiency, maintaining