Medical Secretary/Administration Assistant - Maternity Cover
Department: Site Support Roles
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Priory Hospital Lincolnshire
Compensation: £26,300 / year
Description
Priory Hospital Lincolnshire Salary is £26,300 per annum Full Time – 37.5 Hours
Priory Hospital Lincolnshire has an opportunity for a Medical Secretary to join our team.
Priory Hospital Lincolnshire, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire is a low secure unit for males with mental health conditions, supporting patients detained under the Mental Health Act (MHA). It is accessible by public transport, with Gainsborough railway station and local bus links nearby, approximately a 15-minute drive from Gainsborough.
What you'll be doing
You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. While your role doesn’t involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.
- Manage diaries, patient appointments, correspondence, telephone enquiries, minute taking and general administrative tasks.
- Liaise with patients, Consultants, GPs, insurers and internal teams regarding appointments, admissions, discharges and follow-up care.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation using CareNotes, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with company procedures.
- Provide excellent customer service, prioritise enquiries, handle sensitive concerns professionally and support the wider administrative team as required.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role Previous experience in an administrative, customer service or clinical role is preferred, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team and manage competing priorities. An understanding of medical terminology and the ability to follow procedures while adapting to patients' and their families' needs is also required.
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Birthday Holiday - your birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
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Medical Secretary/Administration Assistant - Maternity Cover employer: Priory Group
At Priory Hospital Woking, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and compassionate work environment for our Consultant Psychiatrists. With clinical freedom, flexible commitments, and a steady flow of patients, you can focus on delivering high-quality care while benefiting from our established reputation and comprehensive administrative support. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve, all within a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to mental health and addiction recovery.
