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Essential
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- What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the rolePrevious experience in an administrative, customer service or clinical role is preferred, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team and manage competing priorities. An understanding of medical terminology and the ability to follow procedures while adapting to patients' and their families' needs is also required.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Priory Hospital SouthamptonSalary - £26,300 per annumPart-time – 22.5 hours per weekSponsorship is not available for this role.Priory Hospital Southampton has an opportunity for a [job title with required qualification] to join our team. This is a part-time role working 22.5 hours per week. The actual salary for this role is £15.780 per annumPriory Hospital Southampton, Marchwood, Southampton is a residential mental health service providing acute and eating disorder care for adult males and females. It is accessible by public transport, with a bus stop at the end of the access road and Totton railway station approximately 5 miles away, with Redbridge station around 7 miles away. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.
What you'll be doing
- Manage diaries, patient appointments, correspondence, telephone enquiries, minute taking and general administrative tasks.
- Liaise with patients, Consultants, GPs, insurers and internal teams regarding appointments, admissions, discharges and follow-up care.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation using CareNotes, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with company procedures.
- Provide excellent customer service, prioritise enquiries, handle sensitive concerns professionally and support the wider administrative team as required.
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 Marchwood, England. It is listed as a Medical secretary role. The advertised salary is £26,300 / year. The contract type is Permanent - Full Time. The application deadline is 02 Nov 2026.
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