Medical Secretary - Dermatology

Job overview

We have an opportunity to join our friendly team as a Medical Secretary to support Dermatology Outpatients.   We can offer you full time hours and flexibility working on site with some working from home.

The team works together to assist in the smooth running of the department and ensure patients have the best possible experience.  On a day to day basis you’ll be supporting clinicians with general administration, including audio typing.  You’ll also be liaising with patients, clinicians and other teams in the Trust so you will need to have a patient focused approach to your work.

We can offer you a supportive environment where you’ll be fully trained and have the opportunity to develop and use your initiative.   If you would be interested in visiting the department or have a chat,  please get in touch with Kerrie Cary, Patient Pathway Manager on [email protected].

Main duties of the job

To liaise with the medical team, GP's and patients to provide an excellent administration service for all patients.

First point of contact for patients and other Health Care Professionals via telephone and email.

Typing letters using dictation system directly into hospital system (incl. Millennium).

Using Microsoft software e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet and Intranet.

Management of consultant clinic diaries.

Booking patient appointments and completing outcomes.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.