Rheumatology Medical Secretary

Lewishamandgreenwich; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Secretary to join their Specialist Medicine Planned Care Division at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The role involves providing full secretarial support to consultants, managing patient enquiries, and producing clinical documentation. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a secretarial role preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Act independently to prioritize and complete daily tasks.
• Serve as the first point of contact for enquiries.
• Produce correspondence and reports using transcription technology.

Skills

Prioritization

Communication

IT proficiency

Audio transcription

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

We have an exciting opportunity in the Specialist Medicine Planned Care Division at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. We are looking to recruit a Medical Secretary to join the team, providing full secretarial support to consultants and other members of the team.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Act independently to prioritize and complete daily tasks and ongoing workloads within agreed timeframes.
2. Serve as the first point of contact on behalf of the consultant and the Trust, handling enquiries from GPs, parents/carers, other departments, and external bodies courteously and effectively.
3. Produce correspondence and reports using audio transcription/digital transcription technology.
4. Type urgent clinical letters from audiotape or direct dictation, including those of a distressing or emotional nature.
5. Utilize IT systems to check patient information and manage appointments.
6. Update clinics and communicate changes using Book Wise, ensuring all relevant parties are informed.
7. Maintain awareness of the referral to treatment (RTT) pathway to respond appropriately to parent/carer calls and enquiries.

Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team And a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 Aspirations:

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Harmeet Chana
Job title: Associate Service Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care