Senior Medical Secretary | Float

Job Title: Senior Medical Secretary | Float
Location: London Bridge Hospital
Full time 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: Monday - Friday, Applycrvdbrcktso some flexibility will be required to cover clinics)
Permanent
Salary: Competitive

Join Our Team as a Senior Medical Secretary at London Bridge Hospital.
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Medical Secretary to join our Float Team at London Bridge Hospital. In this dynamic role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining the highest standards of secretarial and administrative support for our consultants, stepping in to cover any service gaps. This unique opportunity allows you to collaborate with multiple consultants across various specialties, offering you the chance to broaden your expertise and develop your skills.

Above all else, we're committed to the care and improvement of human life. It's this guiding vision that influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Other's may think this is just a support role, but to us, you'll be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose, one that helps improve lives on a daily basis.

What you'll do:

• Provide comprehensive secretarial support to consultants, including audio-typing of clinical and non-clinical material, reports, and correspondence.
• Manage patient appointments efficiently, coordinating with patients and hospital staff as needed.
• Handle new patient referrals and arrange appointments across various departments.
• Ensure accurate registration of new patients and maintain up-to-date patient records.
• Address written and verbal queries from patients and their families, escalating to consultants when necessary.
• Support the smooth operation of Out-Patients Clinics by liaising with consultants and other secretaries.
• Assist with additional duties as requested by the Medical Secretary Manager, Deputy Medical Secretary Manager, or Supervisor.

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience as a Medical Secretary.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology.
• Experience working across a range of medical specialties.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with accurate typing and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in computer literacy.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred:

• Previous experience as a float Medical Secretary.
• Familiarity with DGL Practice Manager and Meditech.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

By caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Medical Secretary you'll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That's the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we're creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That's why we're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in