Salary guide
Medical Secretary
- Average salary
- £20,000 – £28,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
HealthcareAdministration
- Over 20,000 medical secretaries work in the NHS
Other names this job is known by
- Medical PA
- Clinical Secretary
Key responsibilities
- Type letters, reports, and medical documents
- Book appointments and manage diaries
- Maintain patient records and files
- Liaise with doctors, nurses, and patients
- Handle phone calls and correspondence
- Ensure confidentiality and data protection
- Manage office supplies and equipment
- Support clinical teams with admin tasks
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree or diploma in business or health (advantageous)
- Experience in admin or healthcare roles
- IT and typing skills
- Organisation and customer service
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Secretary
- Office Manager
- Medical PA
- Admin Supervisor
How to get the job
- Study business or health at school
- Apply for an apprenticeship or trainee role
- Gain relevant qualifications
- Build experience in healthcare admin
- Progress to senior or specialist roles with further training
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