Secretary - Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit
Core
Provide confidential secretarial support, coordinate appointments, and maintain accurate records for the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit to enable clinical teams to focus on patient care.
Role type
Administrative Secretary (Healthcare)
Builds
Operation lists, discharge summaries, patient records, and administrative schedules
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital Administration
Required skills
Medical secretarial procedures, accurate typing from dictation, hospital policy knowledge, record maintenance, appointment coordination, patient communication
Preferred skills
Computer systems proficiency, prioritization, independent work, teamwork
Responsibilities
Prepare medical correspondence and discharge summaries, maintain accurate patient records, arrange operation dates and appointments, update waiting lists and operation boards, welcome patients and direct enquiries, liaise with hospital teams and external services