Medical Secretary; Bank

Medical Secretary (Bank) - Circle Health Group

Medical Secretary (Bank) – Circle Reading Hospital – Bank shifts – Salary:
Up to £14.50 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Circle Reading Hospital is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Medical Secretary to join their team in the Medical Secretary department. This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis; you will supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff during annual leave or absence.

• Provide dedicated secretarial support to one or more consultants, including diary management, clinic preparation, and transcription of clinical correspondence.
• Type letters, reports, and medical documentation from audio dictation or handwritten notes with a high level of accuracy.
• Prepare and distribute clinic letters and follow‑up documentation promptly to GPs, patients, and referrers.
• Liaise with patients to confirm appointments, investigations, admissions, and follow‑up arrangements.
• Act as a point of contact for patient queries, delivering a professional and compassionate service at all times.
• Support the booking of tests, procedures, or consultations, ensuring all pre‑appointment requirements are met.

• Proven experience in a medical secretarial or administrative role within a healthcare setting.
• Excellent typing and transcription skills, including experience with audio dictation.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and clinical correspondence formatting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and patient‑centred approach.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and healthcare systems (e.g., PAS, EPR, Dictation software).
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy clinical environment.

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.

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