Senior Medical Secretary: Clinician Support & Scheduling

Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Medical Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative support to Consultants and the clinical team. The successful candidate will be responsible for organizing office workflows, managing medical records, and ensuring timely communication of critical patient information. Strong initiative and confidentiality are essential, along with the ability to multitask in a busy environment. This role is pivotal to maintaining the relationship between patients and healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Organise the office efficiently in a complex, changing environment.
• Manage multiple tasks ensuring that deadlines are met.
• Prioritise and organise own workload, making decisions and initiating action where necessary.
• Ensure that the results of tests and investigations for patients are received and shown to medical staff.
• Present results requiring immediate action to the Consultant or senior member in a timely manner.
• Arrange meetings/lectures/conferences; take and transcribe minutes as requested.
• Use the patient data tracking system to locate, retrieve, and deliver medical records.
• Book in and out patient case notes appropriately.
• Monitor and manage outpatient clinic and operating lists.
• Manage waiting lists in accordance with guidelines, ensuring targets are achieved.

Job description

A regional healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Medical Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative support to Consultants and the clinical team. The successful candidate will be responsible for organizing office workflows, managing medical records, and ensuring timely communication of critical patient information. Strong initiative and confidentiality are essential, along with the ability to multitask in a busy environment. This role is pivotal to maintaining the relationship between patients and healthcare providers.