Job overview
Do you enjoy a challenge and like working in a busy environment? We are looking a full-time Assistant Medical Secretary (37.5 hours per week) to work with our Ophthalmology Admin team.
This is a very busy department and the post holder must have the ability to work under pressure. Previous experience in Healthcare in Admin is desirable but not essential. The post holder will be expected to have good communication skills and be able to liaise effectively and efficiently with colleagues, professionals and patients.
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity to start out your career within Administration in the NHS – We are offering a supportive and progressive role, with high job satisfaction.
The role will offer the individual a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, dealing with a large multidisciplinary team on a daily basis. The individual will be engaging with different departments and colleagues throughout the hospital, both Clerical and Clinical.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view the Job description and person specification attached to this vacancy in the supporting documents.
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Person specification
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
- Professional approach to work and colleagues
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Audio Typing skills
- GCSEs in English and Mathematics or equivalent
Desirable
- RSA Stage 2/3 or equivalent Medical Word processing skills
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to a wide range of people
- Ability to provide cover for consultant secretaries
- Ability to organise, prioritise and manage workload without supervision
- Ability to meet tight time schedules and deadlines
- Previous experience dealing with the public
- Previous secretarial experience or equivalent
- Working Under pressure
Desirable
- Previous NHS/Healthcare experience
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This advert is for Assistant Med Sec - Ophthalmology with Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford County Hospital. It is listed as a Band 3 role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pa pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term for 12 months). The application deadline is 24 Aug 2026.
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