Medical Secretary

Job summary

PART TIME HOURS - PERM ROLE

We are looking for a proactive, enthusiastic and experienced administrator/secretary with excellent communication and people skills to join our friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team.

You will be responsible for providing secretarial support to consultants and take responsibility for transcribing client communications, maintaining electronic diaries and accurate records. You will hold the highest professional standards, effectively collaborate with members of the team, and maintain confidentiality at all times.

The post is for 18.75 hours per week, which will be spread across 3 to 5 days during service hours (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm).

Main duties of the job

• To transcribe, from recorded dictation or handwritten notes, all discharge summaries, clinic letters and all other correspondence generated by consultants and their teams.

• To keep patient records up to date on the Trust's electronic data base.

• To make appointments as necessary, contacting patients, carers and other agencies as required, ensuring that all outward post is despatched as quickly as possible.

• To maintain an electronic diary system for the Medical Staff and arrange room bookings as and when required.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites