Medical Secretary - Maternity Cover

Job summary

Do you have administration experience and are looking to step into a new role, join Thornford Park as a Medical Secretary. Working 30 hours per week to cover maternity leave, enjoy a career where you are valued and supported to be the best you can be. You will be responsible for providing administrative support to medical team at Thornford Park. From managing their diaries, planning meetings to updating records, you will be able to turn your hand to any admin related task. As the Medical Secretary, you will work alongside the Registered Clinicians assisting with confidential paperwork, service users records and GP letters. You will liaise with external agencies to get up-to-date information on service users and GP letters. You will liaise with external agencies to get up-to-date information on service users and will take to lead in recording their blood test results. Theres also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysiu

Main duties of the job

A Medical Secretary at Thornford Park, working 30 hours per week covering maternity leave, is tasked with providing key administrative support to the medical team. Responsibilities include managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and updating records, as well as working closely with Registered Clinicians on paperwork, service user records, and GP letters. The role involves liaising with external agencies to ensure up-to-date information on service users. This position offers the chance to participate in a variety of administrative duties, improving organizational skills in a supportive environment that values career development and growth through various courses. Key duties include supporting clinicians with letter drafting and documentation, minute taking at meetings, error checking typed records, and coordinating the hospital diary. Supervised by clinicians, this role is crucial for maintaining the hospital's documentation and communication operations.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a prominent healthcare provider focusing on innovative care solutions across 80 services in England and Wales. The organization employs over 8,000 individuals committed to excellence in mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, and autism services. As part of the larger Ramsay Health Care network, Elysium Healthcare is integrated into a global framework spanning ten countries and employing 86,000 people. At Thornford Park, a 141-bed hospital nestled in the Berkshire countryside, the focus rests on delivering secure services and psychiatric support for individuals with complex mental health needs. Elysium is dedicated to fostering inclusive recruitment practices and emphasizes a supportive work environment with a range of resources and training opportunities for its employees, ensuring holistic care delivery and professional development.

Details

• Date posted: 23 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £25,565 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1540798213
• Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Thatcham, RG19 8ET, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Do you have administration experience and are looking to step into a new role, join Thornford Park as a Medical Secretary. Working 30 hours per week to cover maternity leave, enjoy a career where you are valued and supported to be the best you can be.

You will be responsible for providing administrative support to medical team at Thornford Park. From managing their diaries, planning meetings to updating records, you will be able to turn your hand to any admin related task.

As the Medical Secretary, you will work alongside the Registered Clinicians assisting with confidential paperwork, service users records and GP letters. You will liaise with external agencies to get up-to-date information on service users and GP letters.

You will liaise with external agencies to get up-to-date information on service users and will take to lead in recording their blood test results.

There’s also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

As a Medical Secretary you will be:

• Supporting the Registered Clinician with letters and general documentation
• Supporting all meetings as minute taker as requested chaired by the Medical Director, SMT or ad hoc
• Receiving and record typing, checking, and amending for spelling and grammatical errors, completing within given deadlines
• Participating in the administration, development and evaluation of regulatory matters
• Coordinating the hospital diary and the whereabouts of the clinicians
• Booking in meetings
• Arranging Conference Calls

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Experience of audio typing
• Communication and organisational skills
• A minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent
• Knowledge of mental health and medications

Where you will be working:

Location: Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET

Thornford Park is a 141 bed hospital set within 21 acres of Berkshire countryside, offering a seamless care pathway across medium and low secure services, psychiatric intensive care units (PICUs), and rehabilitation flats. The site supports men and women with complex Mental Health needs, Personality Disorders, Learning Disabilities, and Autism—often with histories of offending or previous placement challenges.

What You’ll Get:

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £25,565 (Pro rata-30 hours per week)
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave including bank holidays (Pro rata) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and onsite free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.