Medical Secretary - Gastro Department

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Poole, United Kingdom

Category: Healthcare

Salary: 26,530 - 29,114 GBP / yearly

Full-time

Job Description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Medical Secretary to support the Gastro department at Poole Hospital. The role involves managing electronic diaries, providing secretarial support, and coordinating consultations.

Responsibilities

Efficiently manage the electronic appointment diary and coordinate all scheduling for consultations.
Provide comprehensive secretarial support, including word processing, filing, audio-typing, photocopying, and composing sensitive letters.
Handle complex queries from patients, clinicians, and external parties.
Be a key point of contact for patients, answering inquiries in person, via email, and over the phone.
Communicate difficult, sensitive, and confidential information with professionalism and tact.
Work closely with Consultants and medical staff to ensure patient care.

Qualifications

Experience working as a Medical Secretary.
GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent.
Supervisory qualification in supervision skills or equivalent.

Why Join Us?

Join a dedicated team at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust and contribute to providing outstanding healthcare services to patients in the Gastro department.