Medical Secretary
Application Deadline: 2 November 2026
Department: Site Support Roles
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Priory Hospital Southampton
Compensation: £26,300 / year
Description
Priory Hospital Southampton Salary - £26,300 per annum Part-time – 22.5 hours per week
Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Priory Hospital Southampton has an opportunity for a [job title with required qualification] to join our team. This is a part-time role working 22.5 hours per week. The actual salary for this role is £15.780 per annum
Priory Hospital Southampton, Marchwood, Southampton is a residential mental health service providing acute and eating disorder care for adult males and females. It is accessible by public transport, with a bus stop at the end of the access road and Totton railway station approximately 5 miles away, with Redbridge station around 7 miles away. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.
What you'll be doing
As a Medical Secretary, you will provide professional secretarial and administrative support to the hospital’s medical team, helping ensure the smooth running of services and a positive experience for patients and their families.
What you’ll be doing:
- 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
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
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Medical Secretary in Southampton 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.
