Medical Secretary at HCA Healthcare UK

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Secretarial Experience, Medical Terminology, Typing Skills, Computer Literacy, Communication Skills, Audio-typing, Patient Appointment Management, Record Filing, Confidentiality Maintenance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Title: Medical Secretary | Colorectal & Oncology Location: The Christie Private Care, Manchester Full time 37.5 hours per week Shift times: Monday – Friday, either 0800-1600, 0830-1630 or 0900-1700, the successful candidate can choose which time works best for them from those times and this will remain their set working hours. Fixed Term Contract - 12 months 2 days working from home / 3 days on-site post probation (3 months) We’re looking for a Medical Secretary to join our team based at The Christie Private Care in Manchester. As a Medical Secretary, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the continued provision of the highest quality of secretarial and administrative support. Duties will include providing full secretarial support to 3 consultants, (1 Colorectal Surgeon and 2 Clinical Oncologists). You will be responsible for the appropriate management of patient appointments, liaising with patients and hospital staff as required in order to facilitate this. You will also undertake any other duties as called upon to carry out by the Practice Manager. 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 full secretarial support to the Consultants practice (including audio-typing of clinical/non-clinical material, reports etc) including those of a sensitive nature, whilst maintaining confidentiality. At consultants’ request arrange admissions, request investigations and obtain test results using hospital data systems. Draw consultants’ immediate attention to results deemed abnormal or urgent. Manage other correspondence and telephone contacts appropriately. Maintain and file accurate patient records, including appropriate patient case note filing, and preparation of relevant clinic notes prior to Outpatient Clinics. What you’ll bring: Prior Medical Secretarial experience. Significant understanding of Medical terminology. Strong, accurate typing skills are essential. Computer literacy. Excellent communication skills. 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 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 Culture and values At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other. Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values: Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity Reasonable adjustments We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them. #LI-HA1 Life with us means taking pride in your team and delivering the highest quality care. We’ll support your ongoing learning in an environment that features advanced equipment and practices, one of the best colleague-to-patient ratios in the UK and varied, interesting work. As part of HCA Healthcare US, the world’s largest healthcare company, we can also promise that you’ll learn from experts in every department and that your opportunities will be endless. With us, you’ll be empowered to achieve more in your career, and more for our patients. Visit our careers page for more information. HCA Healthcare: Over 50 years of creating a healthier tomorrow

Responsibilities

The Medical Secretary will provide full secretarial and administrative support to three consultants (one Colorectal Surgeon and two Clinical Oncologists), including typing sensitive material and managing patient appointments. Duties also involve arranging admissions, requesting investigations, obtaining test results, and managing correspondence under the direction of the Practice Manager.