Medical Secretary
About this role
Job Advertisement: Medical Secretary
Position Overview
Agency Name: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency (Placing on behalf of Rhodes Wood Hospital / Elysium Healthcare)
Location: Rhodes Wood Hospital, Shepherds Way, Hatfield, AL9 6NN
Position: Medical Secretary (Administration)
Salary: Annual base salary of £26,500
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Sponsorship is not available).
Introduction
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Rhodes Wood Hospital to source an organized and dedicated Medical Secretary. Do you have administrative experience and want to step into a rewarding healthcare role where your contributions are truly valued and supported?
Join the administrative team at Rhodes Wood Hospital in Hatfield, providing essential support to medical professionals while helping maintain high standards of patient care and clinical organization.
What You Will Be Doing
Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the medical team, including managing diaries, coordinating schedules, and arranging meetings or conference calls.
Support registered clinicians with confidential paperwork, service user records, GP letters, and blood test result recordings.
Act as a minute taker for meetings chaired by the Medical Director, SMT, or ad hoc groups, ensuring accurate records are completed within deadlines.
Liaise with external agencies to gather up-to-date information and participate in the administration, development, and evaluation of regulatory matters.
Key Skills & Qualifications
Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Proven experience in minute taking, document typing, and checking for accuracy.
Excellent communication and organizational skills with a minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent.
Basic knowledge of mental health and medications is advantageous.
Where You Will Be Working
Rhodes Wood Hospital on Shepherds Way in Hatfield, Hertfordshire (AL9 6NN) provides specialized residential care and tailored treatment programmes for children and young people aged 8-18 years with eating disorders. The hospital features an on-site Ofsted-registered school and tranquil grounds, easily reachable by car.
What We Offer You
Competitive Salary: Annual base salary of £26,500.
Generous Leave: The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + your birthday off, with options to purchase additional leave.
Perks & Discounts: Access to the Ely-Vate savings platform and a Blue Light Card.
Financial Wellbeing: Pension contributions, Life Assurance, and Stream (instant access to earned wages when needed).
Health & Support: 24/7 GP service, second medical opinions, wellbeing support activities, and an Enhanced Maternity Package.
Onsite Perks: Free meals and free parking.
Career Growth: Comprehensive training courses and career development pathways across a national network of over 80 services.