Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity to join team QEH as a Senior Medical Secretary.
As Senior Medical Secretary, you will provide an efficient, confidential and reliable service to specialty teams. This will include administrative and secretarial support to enable the provision of patient care and specialty services. Good communication skills essential to ensure a proficient, high quality service for patients and clinicians. You will be expected to work as part of a Specialist Team and will report to the Medical Secretary Manager and Deputy Manager.
If this role fits your profile then we would love to have you as part of our team.
***PLEASE NOTE: Previous applicants need not apply. This post may also close early once sufficient applications have been received.***
Main duties of the job
You will provide full secretarial support to a specific Consultant and his/her team within the Medical Secretariat, largely working on your own initiative.
You will liaise with the other medical secretaries and colleagues in the team to ensure a smooth transference of information within the service.
You should be well organised and used to dealing with the public, ensuring confidentiality, efficiency and politeness.
You must be able to prioritise your own workload.
A sound knowledge of audio typing and medical terminology is desirable for the post. Experience of the Patient Centre system in accordance with Trust procedures. Assist in a timely way the co-ordination of care pathways (full training will be given).
You will be required to work to a very high standard, as would be expected of a Senior Medical Secretary.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.
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This advert is for Senior Medical Secretary with The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust in Kings Lynn, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Jun 2026.
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