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Medical Secretary - Medical Specialties

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79
Location
Harrogate, England
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata
Profession
Administrative and IT
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
21 May 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 9 months (26th June 26 - 29th March 27)
Posted Date
07 May 2026

Job overview

This is a 9 month Fixed Term role.

The role of Medical Secretary provides support to providing an efficient and comprehensive secretarial support service to the consultants, specialist nurses and other medical staff.

You will be required to;

  • maintain a high standard of secretarial service to meet the needs of the clinical team
  • ensure that accurate and up to date typing of clinic letters and correspondence is achieved through audio/digital dictation.
  • Respond to queries from patients, GPs and other medical teams regarding patient care.
  • Observe and work within the Trust’s Confidentiality Policy at all times.

Main duties of the job

  • Ensure the smooth running of the office/team including the assessment of priorities and the initiation of preparatory action.
  • Ensure that the results of tests and investigations for patients are received; shown to medical staff and all relevant ongoing arrangements are carried out.
  • Assist the Senior Medical Secretary with arranging and servicing meetings as required.
  • Following guidance work within defined national and local targets e.g. 18 weeks and monitor on a regular basis, identifying potential breaches to the Senior Medical Secretary.
  • Provide cover for the Senior Medical Secretary during periods of annual leave and absence within contracted hours.
  • Assist in the co-ordination of outpatient clinics and booked/planned admissions applicable to speciality.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Hours to be worked between 08:00 and 17:00 timings to be agreed with Senior Medical Secretary.

If internal secondments will be considered with the approval of your current manager.

Prospective applicants are heavily encouraged to visit the department or call up for more information about the role before applying.

For further information, please see attached job description or reach out to Sandra Dickinson on 01423 554416 – [email protected]