Medical secretary

Medical secretary 1 year fixed term full time

At Horder Healthcare, our mission is to provide outstanding patient care and transform lives through excellence in treatment, compassion, and expertise. We are proud to be rated Outstanding by the CQC, and we are now looking for a committed and professional Medical Secretary to join our Medical Secretary team at The Horder Centre
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• Produce accurate correspondence, clinic notes, and medical documentation with exceptional attention to detail.
• Manage consultant diaries and clinic workflows to support seamless patient journeys.
• Handle patient enquiries with warmth, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper records in line with organisational and clinical standards.
• Liaise effectively with consultants, clinical teams, theatres, and reception to support smooth operational delivery.
• Uphold our values through excellent communication, integrity, and a patient centred approach in every interaction.

Horder Healthcare has been committed to caring since 1954 when we were called 'The Horder Centre for Arthritis'. We ve come a long way since then. Our consultants are amongst the most skilled, experienced and innovative in their field. Our staff love to work here, so it makes sense that our patient outcomes are in the top 99%.

We have grown into a multi-service healthcare provider, with hospitals in Crowborough and East Grinstead, and outreach clinics in Eastbourne and Seaford. We are committed to making a positive impact to the health of individuals and the communities in which we work.

Not only have we developed an international reputation for orthopaedic and musculoskeletal care, our partnership with The McIndoe Centre - the birthplace of pioneering plastic surgery treatments, means that we can deliver high-quality plastic, reconstructive, maxillofacial, ophthalmology and orthopaedic services from world-class consultants to an even greater number of people.

We know that our working lives are fundamental to emotional wellbeing. Our employees are as valuable to us as our patients and we see it as our duty to nurture an engaged and skilled workforce. To do this we ensure employees have access to training and development opportunities as well as being a flexible and diverse workplace.

We are committed to caring, and committed to you.

At Horder Healthcare, our mission is to provide outstanding patient care and transform lives through excellence in treatment, compassion, and expertise. We are proud to be rated Outstanding by the CQC, and we are now looking for a committed and professional Medical Secretary to join our Medical Secretary team at The Horder Centre
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What Youll Be Doing

You will play a vital role in ensuring an efficient, welcoming, and wellcoordinated service for our consultants and patients. You will:

• Produce accurate correspondence, clinic notes, and medical documentation with exceptional attention to detail.
• Manage consultant diaries and clinic workflows to support seamless patient journeys.
• Handle patient enquiries with warmth, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper records in line with organisational and clinical standards.
• Liaise effectively with consultants, clinical teams, theatres, and reception to support smooth operational delivery.
• Uphold our values through excellent communication, integrity, and a patient centred approach in every interaction.

About You

You will be someone who brings a positive, kind, and professional attitude to their work. Youll also have:

• Experience in medical secretarial work.
• Excellent typing and document production skills, with strong accuracy and grammar.
• Confidence using digital systems, including Microsoft Office and patient management software.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks calmly and efficiently.
• A commitment to providing an excellent patient experience every day.

Location: The Horder Centre, Crowborough

Contract Type: Permanent, FIXED TERM (12 months)

Salary: up to £27,144.00 per annum, depending on experience

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencing employment. We have assessed this role and it does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. As such, we will not be accepting any visa sponsor ships for this role, and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK independently, without sponsorship from Horder Healthcare.

We are proud to champion and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all areas of our business. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics by applicable law

As a disability confident employer, we are pleased to offer our full support should you require an alternative method of applying or any…