Elysium Healthcare

Medical Secretary

The closing date is 30 April 2026

Job summary

This role as a Medical Secretary at Elysium Healthcare offers the opportunity to provide administrative support to the medical team at the Potters Bar Clinic. You will be responsible for managing diaries, planning meetings, updating records, and liaising with external agencies to support the Registered Clinicians. The role provides a chance to develop your skills in a healthcare setting, with a focus on confidentiality and attention to detail.

Main duties of the job

As a Medical Secretary, you will be supporting the Registered Clinician with letters and general documentation, taking minutes for meetings, receiving and recording typing, and participating in the administration of regulatory matters. You will also be responsible for coordinating the hospital diary and the whereabouts of the clinicians, booking meetings, and arranging conference calls.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a provider of mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, and autism services across England and Wales. With over 8,000 employees and a global network through parent company Ramsay Health Care, Elysium offers opportunities for growth and development within the healthcare sector.

Details

Date posted

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,282 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1486030780

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Potters Bar

EN6 2SE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Do you have administration experience and are looking to step into a new role? Join as a Medical Secretary and enjoy a career where you are valued and supported to be the best you can be.

Working 37.5 hours a week, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to medical team at Potters Bar Clinic. From managing their diaries, planning meetings to updating records, you will be able to turn your hand to any admin related task. 

As the Medical Secretary, you will work alongside the Registered Clinicians assisting with confidential paperwork, service users records and GP letters. You will liaise with external agencies to get up-to-date information on service users and GP letters.

You will liaise with external agencies to get up-to-date information on service users and will take to lead in recording their blood test results. 

There’s also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

As a Medical Secretary you will be: 

  • Supporting the Registered Clinician with letters and general documentation
  • Supporting all meetings as minute taker as requested chaired by the Medical Director, SMT or ad hoc.
  • Receiving and record typing, checking, and amending for spelling and grammatical errors, completing within given deadlines.
  • Participating in the administration, development and evaluation of regulatory matters.
  • Co-ordinating the hospital diary and the whereabouts of the clinicians
  • Booking in meetings
  • Arranging Conference Calls

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • IT skills including Microsoft Office
  • Experience of audio typing
  • Communication and organisational skills
  • A minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent
  • Knowledge of mental health and medications 

Where you will be working:

  Location:  190 Barnet Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 2SE

 

 Potters Bar Clinic comprises two acute mental health wards for adult men and women, and two CAMHS Tier 4 low secure wards for young people aged 13-18.

Located in a residential area, Potters Bar Clinic is only a one minute drive from the M25 and a short bus ride from Potters Bar Train Station with a bus stop right outside, making it an easy commute for most.

 What You’ll Get 

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: 

  • Annual base salary of £27,282
  • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. 
  • Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals 
  • Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! 
  • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance 
  • Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts 
  • Life Assurance, for added peace of mind 
  • Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 
  • 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be 
  • Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time 
  • Pension contribution, to help secure your future 

About your next employer: 

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.  

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.  

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure 

Job description

Job responsibilities

Do you have administration experience and are looking to step into a new role? Join as a Medical Secretary and enjoy a career where you are valued and supported to be the best you can be.

Working 37.5 hours a week, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to medical team at Potters Bar Clinic. From managing their diaries, planning meetings to updating records, you will be able to turn your hand to any admin related task. 

As the Medical Secretary, you will work alongside the Registered Clinicians assisting with confidential paperwork, service users records and GP letters. You will liaise with external agencies to get up-to-date information on service users and GP letters.

You will liaise with external agencies to get up-to-date information on service users and will take to lead in recording their blood test results. 

There’s also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

As a Medical Secretary you will be: 

  • Supporting the Registered Clinician with letters and general documentation
  • Supporting all meetings as minute taker as requested chaired by the Medical Director, SMT or ad hoc.
  • Receiving and record typing, checking, and amending for spelling and grammatical errors, completing within given deadlines.
  • Participating in the administration, development and evaluation of regulatory matters.
  • Co-ordinating the hospital diary and the whereabouts of the clinicians
  • Booking in meetings
  • Arranging Conference Calls

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • IT skills including Microsoft Office
  • Experience of audio typing
  • Communication and organisational skills
  • A minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent
  • Knowledge of mental health and medications 

Where you will be working:

  Location:  190 Barnet Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 2SE

 

 Potters Bar Clinic comprises two acute mental health wards for adult men and women, and two CAMHS Tier 4 low secure wards for young people aged 13-18.

Located in a residential area, Potters Bar Clinic is only a one minute drive from the M25 and a short bus ride from Potters Bar Train Station with a bus stop right outside, making it an easy commute for most.

 What You’ll Get 

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: 

  • Annual base salary of £27,282
  • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. 
  • Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals 
  • Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! 
  • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance 
  • Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts 
  • Life Assurance, for added peace of mind 
  • Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 
  • 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be 
  • Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time 
  • Pension contribution, to help secure your future 

About your next employer: 

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.  

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.  

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure 

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be successful in this role, you will need IT skills including Microsoft Office, experience of audio typing, strong communication and organisational skills, a minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent, and knowledge of mental health and medications.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be successful in this role, you will need IT skills including Microsoft Office, experience of audio typing, strong communication and organisational skills, a minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent, and knowledge of mental health and medications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Potters Bar

EN6 2SE


Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Potters Bar

EN6 2SE


Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Elysium Healthcare

recruitment@elysiumhealthcare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,282 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1486030780

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Potters Bar

EN6 2SE


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