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Job overview
Microbiology is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Support Medical Secretary to join the team. The postholder will support the office administration and provide an efficient and effective referral service to the Microbiology team. The postholder acts as the first point of contact for staff and patient queries.
This vacancy is being advertised as an apprenticeship and as such the salary for the role if reflective of this. Those who currently hold and can evidence the essential qualifications need not apply. Your application will not be shortlisted if you hold the essential qualification(s).
Although English and Maths at level 2 is not required for the role, it is a requirement to complete the apprenticeship and need to be in place by the end of the apprenticeship. If you do not hold or cannot evidence English and Maths at level 2 then support will be provided for the successful applicant(s) as part of the Trust’s apprenticeship offer
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for receiving and processing incoming calls and e-Referrals from the Microbiology Advice Line. You will provide administrative support to the Microbiology Consultants and their team, deputise in the Medical Secretary’s absence, and undertake general office duties.
This post is an apprenticeship and has been matched to business admin level 3
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Apprentice Medical Secretary position available with WUTH.
For further information on the apprenticeship programme please speak to a member of the Vocational Development Team on 0151 482 7981
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Apprentice Medical Secretary with Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Wirral, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £18,694 - £31,157 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: Mon- Fri 9-5 pm. The application deadline is 05 Jun 2026.
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