Overview

Medical Secretary - Typist (Bank)
The Highfield Hospital                    
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £12.75 per hour

The Highfield Hospital has recently been awarded OUTSTANDING by the CQC.

The Highfield Hospital in Rochdale is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. 

Circle Health Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s top 5 best big companies to work for as well as top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector.

We have an opportunity for a Medical Secretary - Typist to join their team of staff in the Administration department.

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• GCE/GCSE’s  subjects to include English Language
• Word Processing/RSA II
• 1 year part qualification RSA Part I
• Typing skills (WP/RSA/PC Literate)
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues with empathy and the ability to generate rapport with individuals rapidly
• Medical typist experience necessary.

Duties of this role include:

• To provide the highest possible standard of secretarial and clerical support, ensuring that the service is professional, effective and makes optimum use of the resources available
• Provide secretarial support to Consultants, clients and hospital staff
• Ensure that typed documentation is of the highest standard
• Maintain accurate documentation and files
• Communicate effectively/timely all verbal and written messages, responding to urgent requests
• Closely liaise with bookings/admissions office regarding requests via Consultants for patient admissions
• Collate information as required/requested
• Answer and respond to telephone enquiries

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group Healthcare offers a competitive hourly rate.

“Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy”