Medical Secretary

Are you an organised and proactive administrator who enjoys making a difference behind the scenes?, Join our friendly Paediatrics team at Musgrove Park Hospital as a Medical Secretary and play a vital role in supporting children, young people, their families, and the clinical teams who care for them. This is a 30-hour per week, 6-month fixed-term opportunity to provide maternity cover within a welcoming and supportive service., As a Medical Secretary, you will:

• Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to consultants and the wider Paediatrics team, helping services run smoothly and efficiently.
• Manage correspondence, appointments, referrals, patient records, and clinical documentation with accuracy and professionalism.
• Communicate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals, ensuring information is shared promptly and sensitively.
• Support patient pathways by helping appointments, investigations, and referrals progress effectively.
• Work closely with colleagues across multidisciplinary teams to coordinate information and deliver excellent administrative support.
• Contribute to a positive team culture by supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge, and helping new team members settle into the service.
  
  In this varied role, you will be at the heart of our service, helping consultants and multidisciplinary colleagues deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate care. Your organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities will help ensure patients receive the support they need throughout their healthcare journey.
Working within a dedicated team, you will enjoy a role where no two days are the same. You'll build valuable relationships across the service, develop your administrative expertise within a specialist healthcare setting, and contribute to improving the experience of patients and families across Somerset. If you are a motivated team player who takes pride in providing a professional, high-quality service, we would love to hear from you.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.


• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.