Medical Secretary

The Beardwood Hospital is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country

We have an opportunity for a Medical Secretary to join their team of staff.

Provide dedicated secretarial support to one or more consultants, including diary management, clinic preparation, and transcription of clinical correspondence.

The Beardwood Hospital is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country

Duties of this role include:

Provide dedicated secretarial support to one or more consultants, including diary management, clinic preparation, and transcription of clinical correspondence.

Type letters, reports, and medical documentation from audio dictation or handwritten notes with a high level of accuracy.

Liaise with patients to confirm appointments, investigations, admissions, and follow-up arrangements.

Act as a point of contact for patient queries, delivering a professional and compassionate service at all times.

Manage consultants' diaries, including scheduling outpatient clinics, theatre lists, and meetings.

Coordinate with hospital departments (e.g., bookings, theatre, billing) to support the delivery of care.

• Applicants should meet the following criteria:
• Proven experience in a medical secretarial or administrative role within a healthcare setting.
• Excellent typing and transcription skills, including experience with audio dictation.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and clinical correspondence formatting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and patient-centred approach.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and healthcare systems (e.g., PAS, EPR, Dictation software).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.