Medical Secretary

Details
Medical Secretary
Vacancy type
Experienced
Contract type
Fixed term
Area of specialism
Other Clinical & Technical Services
Role type
Other
Summary of role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Secretary to join our Client Relationships Team here at The London Clinic, based at our Head Office site in London (NW1 4LJ). We are offering a competitive salary.
Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK’s largest private hospitals, with 8 state-of-the-art facilities, and circa 1350 employees where we are dedicated to providing our patients with expert, individualised treatment and care. Our main hospital spans 8 floors comprising of 150+ patient beds and 10 operating theatres, including a Hybrid theatre and two minimally invasive / day surgery theatres. Speciality areas include, General surgery; ENT; Gynaecology; Hepatobiliary; Neuro-spinal; Ophthalmic; Orthopaedic; Plastic and reconstructive; Robotic; Urology; Vascular & Weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery).
Job Profile
To play a key role in the setting up and progressive development of the administrative support services provided to Consultants at The London Clinic. The Medical Secretary is responsible for the co-ordination of the pathway through and management of Consultants administrative needs, providing day to day operational support for the clinics. The post holder will be required to act as a flexible administrative resource actively supporting patients and consultants to provide a high level of service.
Job Type : 12-month FTC, Full-time
Shift Pattern : 37.5 hours per week
Job Location : Across our estate based in and around Harley Street London
Salary : Competitive
Key Duties
Provide first point of contact for patients, relatives, G.Ps’, Clinic’s staff and other professional bodies for written and telephone enquiries relating to the Consultant’s practice at The London Clinic.
Provide Consultants with a comprehensive range of administrative services whilst developing their practice within The London Clinic.
Assist in the organization of the Consultant’s workload, maintaining the highest levels of discretion and confidentiality concerning patient information at all times.
Support clinicians with any queries on The London Clinic’s policies and procedures, systems and administration by being the first point of contact and the link between other internal departments.
Action all Consultants’ correspondence appropriately, in a timely manner and respond accordingly. Ensure all patient notes, patient details, referral letters and information is captured and dealt with accordingly, using our systems to ensure patient appointments and consultant diaries are accurately maintained.
To support the