Job requirements
Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Skills
Ability to work to tight deadlines and maintain concentration in a pressurised working environment
- Skills
Demonstrate good organisational skills
- Skills
Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise work and consistently meet deadlines
- Skills
Customer care skills including diplomacy and sensitivity
- Skills
Ability to input data accurately and efficiently
- Skills
Ability to solve problems using analytical and judgemental skills
- Skills
Ability to handle sensitive information without compromising confidentiality or Trust.
- Experience
Previous digital/audio typing experience
- Experience
Working knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Outlook, Excel
- Experience
Working knowledge and experience of using NHS systems
- Qualifications
Typing qualifications to RSA II or equivalent experience
- Qualifications
Good general standard of literacy and numeracy
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Secretarial experience in a clinical environment
- Qualifications
Knowledge of medical terminology/AMSPAR qualification
Job overview
1 x 37.5 hours permanent post
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Medical Secretary, within the Division of Surgery. This role is ideal for a candidate who is compassionate and would like to make a positive difference to patient experience. Whilst not a hands on patient role, this position enables the post holder to speak with patients on a daily basis and improve hospital waiting times, by working effectively and efficiently.
Main duties of the job
The Medical Secretary role is a highly diverse, demanding, but rewarding role, working as part of a supportive and dynamic team. The role entails supporting clinicians on a day-to-day basis, especially in helping coordinate the cancer service. It is essential that the successful applicants have the ability to type to a high standard and a desire to develop and learn new skills and competencies.
Applicants must be organised, a team player, have the ability to work under their own initiative and be able to prioritise a competing workload. Whilst experience in a medical administration or secretarial role is preferred, it is not essential. Full training and support would be offered to the candidate who has the skills and qualities required for the role. This role requires on-site working, Monday to Friday.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the team in managing clinical pathways, booking and scheduling theatre operating lists, typing , dealing with telephone queries, managing and administrating results, dealing with post and supporting the delivery of the RTT targets for the department; in accordance with National and Trust guidelines.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Medical Secretary with James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Gorleston-on-Sea, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Medical secretary role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Oct 2026.
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