Job overview
The Emergency Department Medical Secretary / Personal Assistant provides comprehensive, confidential administrative and secretarial support to Emergency Department and Acute Medicine consultants and the wider medical team. The role is central to the effective functioning of the ED, supporting timely clinical correspondence, discharge documentation, investigation results management, complaints coordination, and governance activity. Acting as a key point of contact for patients, clinicians, and external stakeholders, the post ensures accurate information flow, supports patient safety through robust tracking of results and correspondence, and enables clinical and senior staff to focus on patient care, flow, and operational decision‑making within a fast‑paced emergency care environment.