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Spire Healthcare Ltd

Interim Medical Records Team Lead

The closing date is 21 November 2025

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Job summary

To provide effective, visible and motivational leadership to the internal medical secretariat. To ensure all colleagues work within the established policies and processes. To ensure an exemplary level of customer service is upheld in the provision of service to patients, visitors, consultants and the Spire team. To work alongside and support the Administration Manager and the Deputy Administration Manager to deliver on our promises by supporting the growth of consultants private

Main duties of the job

To provide effective, visible and motivational leadership to the internal medical secretariat. To ensure all colleagues work within the established policies and processes. To ensure an exemplary level of customer service is upheld in the provision of service to patients, visitors, consultants and the Spire team. To work alongside and support the Administration Manager and the Deputy Administration Manager to deliver on our promises by supporting the growth of consultants private practice, ensuring we are easy to do business with, and offer support, assistance and motivation to the colleagues within the team. Supporting the external secretariat with queries, and ensure they adhere to confidentiality agreements set by Spire Healthcare.

About us

Spire Leicester has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Medical Secretary Team Lead to join our Team At Spire Leicester Hospital, we're a leading provider of private hospital treatments for our patients across the East Midlands and beyond. We offer fast access to high-quality healthcare, from consultations and advanced diagnostics to personalised treatment, complex surgery and expert aftercare.

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

25024

Job locations

Gartree Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 2FF

Leicester

LE2 2FF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Interim Medical Records Team Lead/Leicester/10-month Contract Spire Leicester has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Medical Secretary Team Lead to join our team. At Spire Leicester Hospital, we're a leading provider of private hospital treatments for our patients across the East Midlands and beyond. We offer fast access to high-quality healthcare, from consultations and advanced diagnostics to personalised treatment, complex surgery and expert aftercare. Duties and responsibilities:

  • To provide effective, visible and motivational leadership to the internal medical secretariat.
  • To ensure all colleagues work within the established policies and processes. To ensure an
  • exemplary level of customer service is upheld in the provision of service to patients,
  • visitors, consultants and the Spire team.
  • To work alongside and support the Administration Manager and the Deputy Administration
  • Manager to deliver on our promises by supporting the growth of consultants private
  • practice, ensuring we are easy to do business with, and offer support, assistance and
  • motivation to the colleagues within the team. Supporting the external secretariat with
  • queries, and ensure they adhere to confidentiality agreements set by Spire Healthcare.
    • Who we're looking for:
  • AMSPAR or equivalent experience of a medical secretary
  • Experience of working in an administration or secretarial post preferably within a
  • healthcare environment.
  • Ability to use IT systems with working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, Outlook,
  • Excel and Word.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work unsupervised using own initiative.
    • Benefits: We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
    • Our Values: We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion.
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together
    • We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Interim Medical Records Team Lead/Leicester/10-month Contract Spire Leicester has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Medical Secretary Team Lead to join our team. At Spire Leicester Hospital, we're a leading provider of private hospital treatments for our patients across the East Midlands and beyond. We offer fast access to high-quality healthcare, from consultations and advanced diagnostics to personalised treatment, complex surgery and expert aftercare. Duties and responsibilities:

  • To provide effective, visible and motivational leadership to the internal medical secretariat.
  • To ensure all colleagues work within the established policies and processes. To ensure an
  • exemplary level of customer service is upheld in the provision of service to patients,
  • visitors, consultants and the Spire team.
  • To work alongside and support the Administration Manager and the Deputy Administration
  • Manager to deliver on our promises by supporting the growth of consultants private
  • practice, ensuring we are easy to do business with, and offer support, assistance and
  • motivation to the colleagues within the team. Supporting the external secretariat with
  • queries, and ensure they adhere to confidentiality agreements set by Spire Healthcare.
    • Who we're looking for:
  • AMSPAR or equivalent experience of a medical secretary
  • Experience of working in an administration or secretarial post preferably within a
  • healthcare environment.
  • Ability to use IT systems with working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, Outlook,
  • Excel and Word.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work unsupervised using own initiative.
    • Benefits: We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
    • Our Values: We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion.
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together
    • We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • AMSPAR or equivalent experience of a medical secretary

    Desirable

    • AMSPAR or equivalent experience of a medical secretary

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience of working in an administration or secretarial post preferably within a
    • healthcare environment.
    • Ability to use IT systems with working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, Outlook,
    • Excel and Word.
    • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
    • Ability to work unsupervised using own initiative

    Desirable

    • Experience of working in an administration or secretarial post preferably within a
    • healthcare environment.
    • Ability to use IT systems with working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, Outlook,
    • Excel and Word.
    • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
    • Ability to work unsupervised using own initiative
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • AMSPAR or equivalent experience of a medical secretary

    Desirable

    • AMSPAR or equivalent experience of a medical secretary

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience of working in an administration or secretarial post preferably within a
    • healthcare environment.
    • Ability to use IT systems with working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, Outlook,
    • Excel and Word.
    • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
    • Ability to work unsupervised using own initiative

    Desirable

    • Experience of working in an administration or secretarial post preferably within a
    • healthcare environment.
    • Ability to use IT systems with working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, Outlook,
    • Excel and Word.
    • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
    • Ability to work unsupervised using own initiative

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Gartree Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 2FF

    Leicester

    LE2 2FF


    Employer's website

    https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Gartree Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 2FF

    Leicester

    LE2 2FF


    Employer's website

    https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Senior Resourcing Partner

    George Milonas

    george.milonas@spirehealthcare.com

    08004346600

    Details

    Date posted

    22 October 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    25024

    Job locations

    Gartree Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 2FF

    Leicester

    LE2 2FF


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