Job requirements
Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge & Experience
Experience of Effective team working
- Knowledge & Experience
Knowledge of NHS Policies and national targets including 2 week rules, 18 week targets
- Knowledge & Experience
Experience of working in a busy environment and ability to change priorities to meet deadlines, effective delegation skills
- Knowledge & Experience
Evidence of introducing service developments and innovation
- Knowledge & Experience
Efficient use of Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Powerpoint, E-mail
- Knowledge & Experience
Able to manage own workload, plan the work of others, work autonomously and as part of a Team
- Knowledge & Experience
Advanced knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge & Experience
Working knowledge of Trusts current IT systems
- Knowledge & Experience
Audio typing experience
- Knowledge & Experience
Experience and competent minute taking
- Qualifications & Education
GCSE Grade C or above English & Maths
- Qualifications & Education
Good General Education
- Qualifications & Education
Typing speed of 60 wpm or equivalent experience
- Qualifications & Education
Experience in Attendance Management, Appraisal Training, DSE, Risk Assessment
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge & Experience
Previous medical secretary experience
- Knowledge & Experience
NHS terminology
- Qualifications & Education
LM 3 Leadership and Management or equivalent team management experience
- Qualifications & Education
ECDL or equivalent experience
Job overview
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic individual to join our Medical Secretarial Team as a Medical Secretary / Team Leader.
You will be responsible for the day to day management and allocation of workloads for a Medical Secretarial team who will provide secretarial and administrative support to Consultants and other health care professionals within the Child Neurodevelopmental Team and Paediatric Audiology In return you will join a supportive team environment with support from senior management.
A broad experience of Trust IT systems and experience in a secretarial job are essential to this role. Applicants with experience in an NHS /medical setting would be an advantage.
You will need to possess excellent communication skills and be open and accessible in order to provide the required support for queries, questions, advice and support for the Consultants and other health care professionals within the Child Neurodevelopmental Team and Paediatric Audiology Services
(We have 2 vacancies available for Medical Secretary Team Leader, with one post based at Ashton Health Centre and one at Broadoaks, Leyland.)
Main duties of the job
You will have team leadership responsibilities to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the secretarial team and booking team. You will be responsible for the day to day management of these staff including supervision, sickness monitoring, appraisals and annual leave approval.
You will need to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, must be flexible in approach, able to exercise initiative and demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism, being aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity.
You will need to be a self-motivated individual with proven secretarial skills which a typing speed of 50 - 60 wpm, diary management, and an excellent telephone manner as is the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. You will need to be able to work to set deadlines and be calm under pressure as this is a very busy and at times a very demanding environment with a willingness to undertake and learn new tasks.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
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This advert is for Medical Secretary Team Leader (Community) with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Medical secretary role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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