Mount Alvernia Hospital – 37.5 Hours & Permanent – Salary: Up to £28,000 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification).
Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare, performing more complex surgery than any other private provider. We are looking for a Medical Secretary to join the Medical Secretaries department.
Duties
* Provide dedicated secretarial support to one or more consultants, including diary management, clinic preparation, and transcription of clinical correspondence.
* Type letters, reports and medical documentation from audio dictation or handwritten notes with high accuracy.
* Liaise with patients to confirm appointments, investigations, admissions and follow-up arrangements.
* Manage consultants' diaries, including scheduling outpatient clinics, theatre lists and meetings.
* Maintain accurate patient records, uploading correspondence to electronic health records or paper files as needed.
* Prepare and process consultant invoices and ensure accurate billing for private patients in collaboration with finance teams.
Requirements
* Proven experience in a medical secretarial or administrative role within a healthcare setting.
* Excellent typing and transcription skills, including experience with audio dictation.
* Strong knowledge of medical terminology and clinical correspondence formatting.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and patient‑centred approach.
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and healthcare systems (e.g., PAS, EPR, dictation software).
* Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy clinical environment.
Salary & Benefits
Circle Health Group offers competitive starting salaries and a range of employee benefits, including:
* 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
* Private pension scheme
* Private healthcare scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre‑existing medical conditions
* Friends and family hospital discounts
* Family‑friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
* Non‑contributory life insurance
* Staff engagement hub with discounts, rewards and voluntary benefits
* Resources, tools and services to support wellbeing
* Employee recognition programmes
* Industry‑leading training and development opportunities
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