Medical Secretary
Department: Site Support Roles
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Priory Hospital Barnt Green
Compensation: £27,653 / year
Description
Priory Hospital Barnt Greenis looking to recruit a Medical Secretary to join the team. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours a week.
We offer mental health support for both adults and young people, including access to specialist therapy and psychiatry. We also provide private autism assessment s for adults, helping people better understand themselves and access the right support.
Our brand new hospital conversion allows for access to high quality, modern facilities within a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere, close to relaxing woodland, to help facilitate recovery and hope. In addition to acres of rolling countryside on all sides of the hospital, each ward has access to south-facing garden areas, meaning you can relax and spend time outdoors.
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.
* Provide efficient and effective administrative support to the hospital and particularly the medical team. This will regularly include typing, minute taking, receiving telephone enquiries, diary and appointment management, managing correspondence, meeting and greeting visitors and other administrative tasks as appropriate. You will also be required to liaise with other Priory Healthcare sites and departments, Insurers, GPs and Commissioners regarding specific patient details and invoicing.
* To provide cross cover within specified Medical Secretaries teams, as assigned by your line manager.
* Provide exceptional customer service to our patients, ensuring a positive customer experience.
* You will be required to accurately record Independent Consultant time to ensure appropriate invoicing controls are in place for the hospital. Independent Consultant Time is designated as time you spend completing tasks assigned to you by a Consultant.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
The successful candidate will have excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency and audio-typing, along with a sound understanding of medical terminology. They will be passionate about delivering a high-quality service and making a real and lasting difference for everyone the hospital supports. Strong organisational skills, the ability to prioritise workload effectively, and excellent attention to detail are essential, as is the ability to work well as part of a collaborative team. The role requires a high level of confidentiality and integrity at all times. Applicants should have experience in an administrative, customer service, clinical, or similar environment, be confident working within established procedures, and demonstrate the flexibility and adaptability needed when supporting patients and their families in a dynamic healthcare setting.
For more information about the role, you can email AimeeCurzon-Sturdy@priorygroup.com
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.
* Free on-site parking
* 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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