Overview

Medical Secretary - Typist
The Thornbury Hospital                
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: £23,166.00 per year + Benefits (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Thornbury Hospital in Sheffield 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 the exciting opportunity to join our Medical Secretary team as a Medical Typist.

This is a Full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern between the house of 07:30-17:00.

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

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 is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 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

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

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