Medical Secretary - General Surgery & Urology

Job summary

We are looking to appoint a Medical Secretary to join our friendly and forward-thinking department at Torbay Hospital. Whether you are new to administrative roles or an experienced administrator, we would be delighted to hear from you.

This is an exciting time to join our team, we are in the process of implementing a new electronic patient record which will transform patient care.

The department continues to innovate, being the first to recently implement speech recognition dictation, reducing typing demands and allowing for further focus on direct patient administrative duties.

Main duties of the job

• To work closely with clinical and administrative staff and other employees within the Trust and liaise with patients, GP's and other external agencies.

• To communicate effectively in verbal and written form in an efficient, sensitive and confidential manner.

• To ensure all investigations and reports are tracked and shown to the relevant consultant promptly for action.
• Maintain consultant clinical diaries and check against the published timetables.
• To undertake a variety of office duties such as filing, typing, opening and distributing post, photocopying, moving and lifting of patient notes.
• To organise own workload efficiently and to highlight any concerns to the Admin Team Leader.

About us

We are a welcoming, collaborative team with a strong commitment to training and development, service improvement and work life balance.

Whether you are looking to grow you career in a new department or seeking a lifestyle change in a stunning part of the country, we would like to hear from you.

Torbay and South Devon offers an exceptional lifestyle. Nestled between Dartmoor National Park and the South Devon coastline, the area boasts sandy beaches, excellent schools and vibrant local communities. There is something for everyone - from coastal walks, to music, food and cultural festivals.