Assistant Medical Secretary

We have an excellent opportunity for a motivated and well-organised individual to join our Musculoskeletal (MSK) Therapies Department as an Assistant Medical Secretary.

In this role, you will provide administrative support, working closely with the Secretarial Team and Advanced Physio Practitioners. You will be involved in supporting a busy clinical service, gaining exposure to complex terminology and developing a strong understanding of pathways and patient care processes.

This is an opportunity to build your administrative skills within a supportive and collaborative team, while contributing to the effective and efficient running of a fast-paced clinical department.

The post is based onsite at Clifton Park Chapel.

We look forward to receiving your application.

• Utilise strong administrative and audio-typing skills, supported by relevant experience or qualifications, to produce accurate clinical correspondence.
• Print, process, transmit, and distribute patient correspondence and results letters, ensuring deadlines are met and items are sent promptly to the post room where required.
• Provide timely and precise audio typing to support the Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners and the wider clinical team.
• Undertake a range of general administrative and office duties to support the efficient day-to-day running of the service.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied and demanding workload.
• Work confidently and efficiently with minimal supervision, using initiative to meet service needs.
• Maintain effective communication with members of the medical secretary team and wider staff.
• Adhere to strict standards of confidentiality, data protection, and professionalism at all times.
• Actively participate in training and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Contribute positively to a supportive, flexible, and motivated team environment.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, demonstrating a confident and courteous telephone manner.

Trust Information Pack

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Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rita Chilton Job title: Service Manager Email address: ***email_hidden*** Telephone number: 01904 725070