Medical Secretary, Ophthalmology Department

4 weeks ago


Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and communicative Medical Secretary to support our busy Ophthalmology team at Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent administrative skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

As a Medical Secretary, you will provide administrative support to our team of Ophthalmology consultants and doctors, ensuring the smooth operation of our outpatient and inpatient services.

Main Responsibilities

Diary management, including making appointments, booking meeting dates and venues, and organizing and distributing paperwork as required by the clinical team/supervisor.

Typing ad-hoc correspondence to patients, GPs, medical staff, and other required addressees following clinical attendance or other patient contacts as directed by the secretary supervisor.

Filing of clinical records created by clinicians on our Ophthalmology EPR system (MediSIGHT) into main hospital notes following outpatient appointment.

About Us

Ophthalmology is a large, mainly outpatient-based department with busy clinics in Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General, and Community Hospitals, and with a Daycase Unit at Cheltenham General.

We offer a supportive network of colleagues and management teams, a commitment to helping you grow your skills, and a range of benefits, including a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, and access to our health and well-being hub.


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