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Float Medical Secretary Jobs in City of Westminster, UK at HCA Healthcare UK
Location: City of Westminster
Medical Secretary – Oncology
LOC 97 Harley Street, LOC 81 Harley Street, LOC at PMC, LOC at Chelsea Full time. 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pmPermanent contract
Salary:
Competitive We’re looking for a Medical Secretary – Oncology to join our Medical Secretarial team based across our London outpatient locations, including 97 Harley Street, 81 Harley Street, the Private Medical Centre and Chelsea. Supporting a large and complex oncology service, you’ll work closely with around 40 Consultants and be part of a collaborative team of approximately 20 experienced secretaries.
Reporting to the Medical Secretarial Supervisor, this role plays a key part in ensuring clinics run smoothly and patients experience well‑organised, compassionate care.
As a Medical Secretary – Oncology, you’ll take ownership of a busy Consultant practice, working with a high level of autonomy and professionalism. Your day will involve managing clinics, coordinating patient journeys and handling sensitive clinical and financial information with care and accuracy. You’ll balance competing priorities, anticipate what’s needed next and act as a trusted point of contact for patients, Consultants and colleagues across the hospital.
Typically, the role involves three days on site once established, with flexibility around clinic days, and full on‑site support during probation to help you settle in with confidence.
Above all else, we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life. It’s this guiding vision that influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Other’s may think this is just a role in Medical Secretarial services, but to us, you’ll be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose, one that helps improve lives on a daily basis.
What you’ll do:
Provide full secretarial support to Consultants, including accurate audio typing and professional handling of all clinical and non‑clinical correspondence
Manage Consultant diaries, clinics and patient appointments, ensuring results, letters, investigations and records are prepared in advance
Coordinate patient pathways, including admissions, investigations and test results, escalating urgent or abnormal findings promptly
Act as the main point of contact for patients, handling enquiries with empathy, professionalism and discretion, including difficult situations
Support the financial administration of the practice, ensuring insurance details, self‑pay information and billing requirements are accurately recorded and communicated
What you’ll bring:
Previous experience in private healthcare within a medical secretarial or equivalent administrative role
A working knowledge of medical terminology and strong attention to detail
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and work independently within guidelines
Strong, accurate typing skills and confidence using Microsoft Office systems
Clear, professional communication skills with a calm and empathetic approach
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
By caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Medical Secretary you’ll be eligible for:25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays, increasing with service, with the option to buy or sell leave
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
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Title: Float Medical Secretary
Company: HCA Healthcare UK
Location: City of Westminster, UK
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