Medical Secretary, Western House Stansted

Company: ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
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Location: Sevenoaks
Job Description:

Job Summary


We are seeking a fixed‑term (1 year) full‑time Medical Secretary to support a Consultant Psychiatrist and their medical team. This office‑based role provides on‑hand support to the consultant and team members.


Responsibilities



  • Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Consultant and the team.

  • Coordinate appointments, manage correspondence, and maintain patient files.

  • Handle patient and relative communications, offering sympathetic support.

  • Assist with clinical system entry and electronic record‑keeping.

  • Perform audio transcription and data entry as required.


Qualifications & Requirements



  • Excellent secretarial and communication skills.

  • Ability to work unsupervised and under pressure.

  • Flexibility to learn new systems.

  • Previous medical secretarial experience in a similar role, ideally within NHS, mental health, or other clinical settings.

  • Knowledge of clinical systems used in NHS settings is desirable.


Benefits



  • 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.

  • Excellent pension scheme up to 14.5% of pensionable pay.

  • Staff discounts: Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and other staff benefits.

  • £8,000 relocation package for relocation to Essex.

  • Season ticket loan interest‑free to cover travel costs.

  • Access to mental‑health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice, and counselling.

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Posted: July 15th, 2026