Medical Secretary

Job summary

Join our Ophthalmology team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals as a Medical Secretary and help make a difference to patients every day.

Main duties of the job

Join our team in the Ophthalmology Service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as a Band 3 Medical Secretary. This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week) based at St James's University Hospital, where you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to consultants and clinical teams. You will play an important role in delivering a high-quality service, helping to ensure patients receive the best possible care. As part of one of the UK's largest NHS teaching trusts, you will be joining a supportive team committed to delivering The Leeds Way. We are looking for a motivated, organised and adaptable individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment. If you are passionate about providing outstanding administrative support, enjoy working collaboratively and share our commitment to putting patients at the heart of everything we do, we would be delighted to receive your application.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Details

• Date posted: 10 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 001533
• Job locations: St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Shortlisting Date - 30/07/26

Interview Date - 06/08/26

Why you should join our Team

The Ophthalmology Service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest and busiest specialist eye services in the UK, providing care for more than 100,000 outpatients each year. Based within our purpose-built Ophthalmology Department on Level 4 of the Gledhow Wing, our modern 108-room facility brings together consultation rooms, central diagnostic services and specialist treatment areas, allowing us to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in a state-of-the-art environment. As a Medical Secretary, you will be part of a dedicated administrative team that works closely with consultants, clinicians and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive a seamless and efficient service.

Our team is friendly, supportive and committed to working together to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. We value open communication, collaboration and continuous improvement, creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to contribute, develop and succeed. In return, you'll have the opportunity to build your skills, be supported in your development and play a valued role within one of the UK's leading NHS teaching trusts. If you're looking for a rewarding career where your contribution makes a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

What you will bring to the role

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous secretarial or administrative experience, ideally within a healthcare setting.
• Has excellent organisational skills and can effectively manage a busy and varied workload.
• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills when working with patients, colleagues and external organisations.
• Has a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and other computerised systems, with the ability to learn new software.
• Can prioritise competing demands while meeting deadlines.
• Works well both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information with professionalism.
• Has a positive, flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Is committed to providing a high standard of administrative support and excellent patient service.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are.

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.