Medical Secretary

Part-time Medical Secretary post of up to 30 hours, supporting the Learning Disability Consultant Psychiatrists and medical staff at Prospect Park Hospital. The work centres on confidential secretarial support: transcribing dictated and handwritten clinic letters, court reports and meeting minutes, booking outpatient clinics on RiO and processing referrals. Office-based cover is shared across the team Monday to Friday, with a flexible working pattern offered.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as no Skilled Worker sponsorship is available.

• Transcribe dictated or handwritten notes into discharge summaries, clinic letters, court reports, tribunal and case conference papers, and minutes
• Manage outpatient clinics by inputting appointments on RiO in advance, keeping the diary and avoiding clashes with meetings or clinics
• Confirm appointments by letter and telephone
• Process referrals by inputting, allocating and uploading documents to RiO
• Input month-end statistics of clients seen by the consultant and medical colleagues
• Handle telephone callers and visitors courteously, giving advice, taking and relaying messages, and keeping records
• Receive emails and faxes and relay them promptly
• Check clients' medical notes for appointments and identify any results required

• RSA II or equivalent
• GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Mathematics

• Minimum two years' secretarial experience

• Audio typing and transcribing skills
• Word processing skills
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point
• Flexible and adaptable, able to work in a team and on own initiative

• Right to work in the UK

• Evidence of continuous professional development

• NHS or other medical services background, including use of electronic patient records systems or databases
• Shorthand at 80 wpm
• Minute taking

• 27 days' annual leave rising with service, with an option to buy and sell leave
• NHS pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme, including electric vehicles
• Access to wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at retailers and restaurants
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave