Job overview
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The Paediatric department are looking for a part time (32 hours) Medical Secretary to work across 4 or 5 days (Monday-Friday).
This is a busy department, so you will need to be able to multi task and think on your feet.
The post-holder will support the provision of an efficient and comprehensive secretarial support service to the Consultants.
Main duties of the job
This role is essential to the department and very demanding, applicants will need to be self-motivated, use own initiative and posses Medical Secretarial experience.
You must enjoy working within a busy environment and have the ability to relate to patients and work well within a team. You will have excellent organisational and communication skills and have a positive attitude.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous Secretarial Experience
- Diary Management
Desirable
- Previous experience dealing with the public
Other factors
Essential
- Medical Terminology
Desirable
- Previous NHS/healthcare
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in English and Maths
- RSA Stage 3 Typing/Word Processing or equivalent
- Secretarial Qualification or equivalent
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This advert is for Medical Secretary - Paediatrics with Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,147 - £27,596 pa pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Jul 2026.
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