Senior Medical Secretary

Senior Medical Secretary - Orthopaedics Location: The Wellington Hospital Employment: Permanent, Full time 37.5 hours per week Shift times: Mon-Fri, 8-4 or 9-5 (shifts vary depending on clinics) Hybrid working available post probation subject to clinics Salary: Competitive We’re looking for a Senior Medical Secretary to join our Secretarial team based at The Wellington Hospital. As a Senior Medical Secretary you’ll be responsible for ensuring the continued provision of the highest quality of secretarial and administrative support. Duties will include providing full secretarial support to one of our consultants who specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery, managing patient appointments, liaising with patients and hospital staff to facilitate this, and undertaking any other duties called upon by the Practice Manager. What You’ll Do Provide full secretarial support to the Consultant (including audio‑typing of clinical/non‑clinical material, reports etc.) Responsible for the appropriate management of patient appointments, liaising with patients and hospital staff as required Receive new patient referrals and arrange relevant appointments across various hospital departments Register new patients and ensure that all patient records are kept up to date Respond to all written and verbal queries from patients and relatives, escalating to the consultants if required Undertake any other duties as called upon to carry out by the Medical Secretary Manager, Deputy Medical Secretary Manager or Supervisor Liaise with consultants and other secretaries to ensure the smooth running of the Out‑Patients Clinics What You’ll Bring Substantial previous Medical Secretarial experience is essential. Significant understanding of Medical terminology. Experience working in a variety of specialities – Orthopaedics would be an advantage. Strong attention to detail, accurate typing and letter proof‑reading skills. Computer literacy. Excellent communication skills. Previous knowledge of DGL Practice Manager and Meditech preferred. Why HCA UK? Founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers, and in the UK we are one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare. We have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities, and we offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. Benefits 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals Private pension contribution which increases with length of service Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme Group Life Assurance from day one Critical illness cover Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay Corporate staff discount for all facilities, including Maternity packages at The Portland Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you Discounts with over 800 major retailers Culture and values At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring, because when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients and each other. Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity Reasonable adjustments We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full selves to work and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them. #J-18808-Ljbffr