Medical Secretary – Typist
Thornbury Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: £24,947.00 per year
Overview
Thornbury Hospital in Sheffield is part of Circle Health Group, a provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics. We have an opportunity for a Medical Secretary to join our Administration department. This full‑time role is 37.5 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern. Working hours are 07:30AM – 17:00PM with shifts varying throughout the day.
Duties
- Provide dedicated secretarial support to one or more consultants, including diary management, clinic preparation, and transcription of clinical correspondence.
- Type letters, reports, and medical documentation from audio dictation or handwritten notes with a high level of accuracy.
- Prepare and distribute clinic letters and follow‑up documentation promptly to GPs, patients, and referrers.
- Manage consultants’ diaries, including scheduling outpatient clinics, theatre lists, and meetings.
- Ensure confidentiality and security of all clinical information in accordance with GDPR and hospital policy.
Applicants Should Meet The Following Criteria
- Proven experience in a medical secretarial or administrative role within a healthcare setting.
- Excellent typing and transcription skills, including experience with audio dictation.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology and clinical correspondence formatting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and patient‑centred approach.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and healthcare systems (e.g., PAS, EPR, Dictation software).
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy clinical environment.
Salary & Benefits
Circle Health Group offers a competitive starting salary and a range of employee benefits:
- 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre‑existing medical conditions
- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
- Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
- Non‑contributory life insurance
- Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
- Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
- Employee recognition programmes
- Industry leading training and development opportunities
Diversity and Inclusion
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. We strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles… and more.
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