Medical Secretary

Are you a talented administrator with excellent empathy and communication skills?

A fantastic opportunity is now available for you to join one of the UK’s largest independent healthcare providers as a Medical Secretary.

Their Bolton hospital (rated “Good” in all areas) currently offers a wide array of planned health services - including specialist surgeries, dietetic support, and bespoke physiotherapy – to both NHS and self-funded visitors.

As a Medical Secretary, you will be the main liaison between consultants, clients, and other hospital departments, with duties including:

• responding to enquiries and requests.
• producing and maintaining accurate documentation.
• providing the highest possible standard of secretarial and clerical support.

You will therefore play a key role in keeping medical services running efficiently and effectively, ensuring patients’ healthcare journeys remain as smooth and stress-free as possible.

This is a permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours/week) for a Medical Secretary.

Person specification:

• (Essential) Previous experience as a Secretary – specific experience as a Medical Secretary is highly preferred.
• (Essential) GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English Language at Grade C or above / Grade 4-9.
• (Essential) A high standard of computer proficiency – a relevant qualification, such as in Administration or Word Processing Techniques, is highly desirable.
• (Essential) The ability to deal with sensitive issues using an empathetic and professional approach.

Benefits include:

• Industry-leading, fully-funded CPD opportunities (incl. industry-recognised qualifications and leadership development)
• Friends & Family hospital discounts
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service (pro rata for part-time)
• Enhanced benefits for new parents
• Non-contributory life assurance
• Access to substantial retail and leisure discounts, including the Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• Employee referral and recognition schemes
• Private pension scheme
• And more!