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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional standards.
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A caring, reliable and professional approach.
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Previous experience working within a healthcare, care or similar environment.
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Experience working with people who may have complex needs.
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Previous experience in a similar role.
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Priory Hospital Stockton Hall£26,886 per annumFull Time - 37.5 hours per weekPriory Hospital Stockton Hall has an opportunity for a Medical Secretary to join our team. Priory Stockton Hall is a long-serving medium secure hospital based in a quiet but well-connected village near the historic city of York. It serves the local Provider Collaborative and multiple National Collaboratives, depending on clinical need, and has had a long-running record of successful patient pathways.
What you'll be doing
- 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.
What we will give you in return
- 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
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This advert is for Medical Secretary with Priory Healthcare in Stockton-On-The-Forest, England. It is listed as a Medical secretary role. The advertised salary is £26,886 / year. The contract type is Permanent - Full Time. The application deadline is 30 Sep 2026.
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