
Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Friendly and professional manner
- Skills
Working knowledge of Computer systems
- Skills
Knowledge of dictation systems
- Experience
Good audio/typing skills
- Experience
Good communication skills
- Experience
Able to prioritise, delegate and organize tasks effectively
- Experience
Friendly and professional telephone manner
- Experience
Ability to work unsupervised in a professional manner
- Experience
Demonstrate understanding of patient confidentiality
- Qualifications
Able to demonstrate a good basic education
- Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 Business Administration (or equivalent level of qualification or proven work experience)
- Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years medical secretarial experience or similar role
- Qualifications
RSA II (or equivalent level of qualification)
- Personal Qualities
Ability to respond to work as part of a team or on own initiative
- Personal Qualities
Conscientious and hard working
- Personal Qualities
Ability to deal with distressing situations
- Personal Qualities
Tact, diplomacy and resilience
- Personal Qualities
Proven flexibility
- Personal Qualities
Ability to adapt to change
- Personal Qualities
Commitment to personal development and service improvement
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Knowledge of case note tracking policy and procedure
- Skills
Working knowledge of Lorenzo systems
- Skills
Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Experience
Knowledge of 2WW Pathway
- Qualifications
Understanding of RTT pathways
Job overview
**PLEASE NOTE: This Band 4 role is not eligible for current, or future visa sponsorship**
Lower GI 2WW Pathway Medical Secretary
- hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Permanent
Salary: £28,392 - £31,157 per annum
Closing Date: Friday 11th September 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 17th September 2026
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.**
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
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Main duties of the job
- To work as part of a speciality team providing full secretarial support for the consultants and clinical staff in the team.
- The post holder will work closely with the Colorectal Cancer Team in ensuring that all clinics are typed speedily and accurately according to the guidelines laid down by the Trust.
- Responsible for the typing and checking of clinic letters, reports, discharge summaries etc.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To manage and prioritise workload effectively and be able to work unsupervised using own initiative.
- To receive incoming telephone calls and correspondence, and deal with queries at source as applicable. To take accurate messages and direct to the appropriate recipient in a timely manner.
- Manage complex and sensitive enquiries, including complaints, with tact, sensitivity and empathy, taking appropriate action.
- To generate a range of documentation including, emails, letters and reports to a professional standard.
- Day to day office management such as welcoming patient’s, visitors, booking patient appointments, supporting staff queries, administrative duties to include typing, photocopying, scanning, office health and safety and organisation. To actively deal with queries, which may include gaining responses from others/requests for information.
- To support service data collection by developing spreadsheets and databases to collect, collate and present information in appropriate formats as required.
- To assist in the maintenance of office filing systems ensuring all documents are accurately and appropriately archived.
- To be proficient and experienced with various IT systems, including Internet, Microsoft Programmes to include excel and with the skills and willingness to train on other IT programmes including Electronic Patient Record systems.
- To participate in the introduction of new procedures, policies or technology.
- Responsible for ordering and maintaining stock control of equipment and stationery and using electronic ordering systems.
- To be aware of, and adhere to local, Trust and National guidelines and policies and comply with all training as required.
- The post-holder will participate in and service improvement at a department or service wide level.
- Participate in coordinating audits and risk assessments and supporting with actioning outcomes as required.
- To ensure that confidentiality is adhered to across all aspects of the role to include patient and staff records access and information shared within office setting and at meetings.
- To always maintain sensitivity when dealing with private and personal situations/information relating to both staff and patients.
- To ensure that all matters of importance are brought to the immediate attention of relevant team member available, service lead and senior team.
- To demonstrate continuous development of own knowledge and competence.
- To always act to promote the professional image of the Trust and to demonstrate Trust Values.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
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This advert is for Lower GI 2WW Pathway Medical Secretary with George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust in Nuneaton, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Medical secretary role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Sep 2026.
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