Medical Secretary(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a capable, organised, and people-focused Medical Secretary to join the secretarial team at Sussex Eye Hospital. This is a key supporting role within a busy clinical environment, where your work directly contributes to patient care, communication, and the smooth running of outpatient and consultant services.

You will work closely with fellow medical secretaries, consultants, doctors, and wider NHS colleagues to ensure accurate, timely, and professional administrative support. If you enjoy working in a healthcare setting, take pride in precision, and value teamwork, this role offers a rewarding opportunity within a supportive and inclusive Trust.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide comprehensive secretarial support to consultants and clinical teams
• Accurately audio-type clinical correspondence including letters, referrals, and reports
• Manage competing priorities to meet strict deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
• Communicate professionally with patients, relatives, and NHS colleagues via phone, email, and face to face
• Maintain and update patient records using clinical systems
• Support the wider secretarial team to ensure continuity of service

What We’re Looking For

You will bring strong organisational skills and a calm, methodical approach, alongside:

• At least 2 years’ experience in an administrative or secretarial role (medical experience desirable but not essential)
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong IT skills, including confident keyboard use and document formatting
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A professional, empathetic telephone manner
• Willingness to learn medical terminology and NHS systems (training provided)

Experience within a hospital or healthcare setting is advantageous, but we welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills who are motivated to work in healthcare.

Flexible Working

• We are happy to consider job share arrangements or flexible working patterns, subject to service needs and suitable applicants.

Inclusion, Wellbeing & Our Values

At University Hospitals Sussex, diversity and inclusion are central to who we are. We are proud to be:

• Rated Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
• A Disability Confident Employer (Level 3)
• A Veteran Aware Trust
• You’ll have access to staff networks, buddy schemes, and wellbeing support to help you feel welcomed, supported, and able to thrive in your role.

Important Information – Right to Work

• Please note that this post does not meet the salary or skill threshold for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must therefore already have the right to work in the UK.
• This information is provided upfront to ensure transparency and avoid unnecessary inconvenience to applicants.

Useful External Information (UK Government & NHS)

UK Government – Right to Work Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/legal-right-work-uk

UK Government – Skilled Worker Visa: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Equality Act 2010: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidance