Medical Secretary / Patient Pathway Coordinator

Job overview

Contract: 6-month fixed term with potential for permanent.

We are looking for an enthusiastic  Experienced Medical Secretary to provide secretarial and administrative support for our Respiratory department.

This is an exciting time to join the nationally renowned St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. You will need to be able to work well under pressure and cope with conflicting demands. You will possess excellent organisational, communication and IT skills.

A good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint is essential. Good accurate typing and a proven track record of secretarial experience will be necessary.

The job is varied and will include liaising with patients, doctors & members of the management team, booking appointments, translation of dictation and minute taking etc.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate well with all levels of staff and as well as patients and their carers. You will be a part of the administrative team within the department, as such; the post holder will be expected to work as part of this team, and to provide cover for other members of the team when necessary.

We are looking for a true team player with the necessary skills to provide a high standard of secretarial support to this busy, high profile department. If you enjoy working as part of a team and have a flexible approach and professional attitude we would like to hear from you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide patient pathway coordinator / secretarial duties to the Respiratory Consultants/Registrars and Nursing team and provide a high level of administrative care to patients in line with Trust objectives and booking  appointments.

Please Read the full Job Description for complete responsibilities.