Medical Secretary
1 week ago
To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of reception duties and the provision of general support to the multidisciplinary team. Duties can include, but are not limited to, greeting and directing patients, effective use of the appointment system, booking appointments, the processing of information and assisting patients as required. To act as the central point of contact for patients, be responsible for the distribution of information, messages and enquiries for the clinical team, liaise with multi-disciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers. The following are the core responsibilities of the Medical secretary.
There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to GPs and the wider healthcare team. Including monitoring IGPR regularly to ensure that all reports are completed on time. Accurately type and format letters, referral documents, and medical reports using audio dictation or other methods.
Manage electronic and paper-based patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations. Handle appointment bookings, follow-ups, and correspondence with patients and external organisations. Process referrals efficiently via systems such as e-Referral Service (eRS), ensuring timely submission and follow-up. Liaise with hospitals, specialists, and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care.
Initiating contact with and responding to, requests from patients, team members and external agencies. Photocopy documentation as required. Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner. Carry out system searches as requested by management.
Support administrative staff, providing cover during staff absences. Process and manage Subject Access Requests (SAR) in compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations, ensuring accurate and timely responses. Proactively manage tasks to prevent backlogs, ensuring all actions are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
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Medical Secretary/gp Assistant
2 days ago
Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom LOMBARD MEDICAL CENTRE Full timeTo deal with patient enquiries, exercising initiative regarding action necessary following GPs/ACPs requests. - To prioritise all correspondence as per clinical need following the surgery protocol - To type from audio dictations all letters required using Lexacom dictation software - To communicate and liaise between all disciplines of staff - To help and...
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Medical Support Secretary
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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Full timeTo provide a comprehensive efficient and effective secretarial service to the Consultant, Nurses and Secretarial team. To type clinical correspondence within a set timescale and providing support for the Band 4 Medical Secretary team as and when required. To provide support secretarial services to the Gastroenterology Team.
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Support Medical Secretary
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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Full timePlease refer to detailed job description. The post holder is required to support the Medical Secretary Team Leader in the delivery of a comprehensive administrative service to a specialty team. This will involve inpatient waiting list management for a specialty, in accordance with the Patient Access Policy, communicating appointment and admission related...
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Cardiothoracic Medical Secretary
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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Full timeKey Areas/Tasks Provide comprehensive secretarial support to medical and nursing staff. Including accurate typing of clinical correspondence. The job will involve job prioritisation of work, booking outpatient appointments via e-referral/C&B, answering all telephone queries, typing and liaising with GP Practices. To co-ordinate the day to day workload of the...
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Medical Secretary
2 hours ago
Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom Queens Park Medical Centre Full timeType referral letters and medical reports, utilising both copy typing and audio typing skills Ensure all work is accurate and completed in a timely manner Maintain confidentiality at all times Effectively liaise with Practice, Primary Care Organisations, patients and other external organisations to assist promptly with the resolution and administration of...
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Medical Support Secretary
1 week ago
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom NHS Full timeGo back University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Medical Support Secretary The closing date is 13 November 2025 University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you...
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Medical Support Secretary
1 week ago
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Full timeMedical Support Secretary Go back University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust The closing date is 11 November 2025 University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a...
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Trauma & Orthopaedics Medical Secretary (NHS)
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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Full timeA healthcare organization in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Medical Secretary to provide administrative support within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Department. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, alongside experience in a medical setting. The role requires managing workloads effectively within a team and demonstrating...
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Medical Secretary
1 week ago
Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom Hartlepool & Stockton Health Ltd Full timeWe are looking for an efficient, accurate, friendly Medical Secretary to work alongside our busy Admin/Reception Team.
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Medical Secretary
4 days ago
St Leonards-on-Sea, United Kingdom East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Full timeThis is an exciting opportunity to work for the NHS in a private hospital adjoined to the Conquest Hospital. You will be part of a small team of medical secretaries who look after various consultants and specialities providing a full secretarial service. Private medical secretary for consultants in private hospital. Main duties; audio typing, diary...
