Job summary
Medical Secretary/Theatre Scheduler General Surgery
Band 3
37.5 hours per week - Monday Friday - Fixed Term until May 2027 to cover maternity leave
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Medical Secretary/Theatre Scheduler to join our General Surgery team at Rotherham General Hospital. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual. We are looking for someone with the following attributes to join our team:
RSA III /OCR or equivalent experience
Hard working and self-motivated
Ability to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines
Excellent communication skills Computer literate with excellent keyboard skills.
Good team player
Main duties of the job
Responsible to the Administration Manager for the provision of an efficient personal secretarial service to the Consultant Team and supporting staff.
To be responsible for the co-ordination and transcription of audio files to produce clinical letters, reports etc., within acceptable timeframes.
Manage consultant waiting lists and schedule theatres, book pre op assessment and maximise theatre utilisation.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
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Details
- Date posted: 29 May 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 3
- Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year Per annum, Pro rata
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 52 weeks
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9165-26-02-072a
- Job locations: The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
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This advert is for Medical Secretary/Senior Booking Clerk with The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust in Rotherham, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 to £27,476 a year. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 08 Jun 2026.
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