Medical Secretary
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Reading, RG30 4EJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 4 Medical Secretary to join our experienced team providing confidential administrative an...
- To transcribe from recorded dictation or handwritten notes all discharge summaries, clinic letters and all other correspondence generated by the Consultant Psychiatrist and relevant medical colleagues i.e. Reports for the Courts, Tribunal Meetings, Care Plan Approach Meetings, Case Conferences and Minutes of Meetings.
- Managing the Outpatients Clinics by inputting appointments in advance using the client record system (RiO) and ensuring they are noted in the diary, making sure they do not coincide with other meetings/clinics. Confirming appointments by letter and telephone.
- Processing referrals by inputting, allocating and uploading relevant documents onto RiO system.
- Inputting the month end statistics of clients seen by the Consultant and relevant medical colleagues.
- To deal with telephone callers and visitors to the department in a courteous manner giving appropriate advice; taking and relaying messages and enquiries and keeping a record of these ensuring good working relationships with Trust staff and external contact are maintained. To receive emails and fax messages and relaying them promptly.
- To check through the clients' medical notes for appointments and ascertain if any results are required.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Education, qualifications or training
Essential: - RSA II or equivalent; - Good standard of education including GCSE or equivalent C grade in English and Mathematics
Desirable: - Shorthand 80wpm
Continuous Professional Development
Essential: - Evidence of continuous professional development
Previous Experience
Essential: - Minimum two year's secretarial experience; - Competent using Microsoft packages including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
Desirable: - NHS or Medical Background; - Minute Taking
How to apply
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Provenance
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NHS Jobs
First seen
20 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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