Medical Secretary
Provides specialist secretarial support to clinical teams — managing correspondence, clinics and patient pathways with medical terminology expertise.
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Strong on work–life balance and salary growth; held back by AI resistance.
Can reach ~£71,000 via Head of Service / Director of Nursing or AHP.
Workforce scale not separately tracked; trend not tracked.
Less resistant to automation — admin-heavy work.
Strong work–life balance; regular hours.
Moderate entry — moderate study load, moderate competition.
2 onward routes; good flexible-working scope.
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What you'd do
- Type clinical letters and reports (audio/copy)
- Manage consultants' diaries and clinics
- Coordinate patient pathways and referrals
- Handle confidential records
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Skills & requirements
- Management / supervisory experience
- Business admin qualification (helpful)
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