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Job requirements
Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to liaise with clinicians, senior managers and clerical staff.
- Knowledge
Familiarity with medical terminology
- Knowledge
Able to encourage and motivate staff
- Knowledge
Knowledge of NHS targets, including 18 Weeks RTT
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the patient care process in hospital
- Experience
Experience of medical audio typing
- Experience
Recent experience of working in a busy office setting as part of a team.
- Experience
Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience
Significant experience with Microsoft Office Software packages, Word and Excel
- Experience
Relevant years’ experience of providing secretarial support to Senior Managers/medical professionals.
- Qualifications
GCSE English language
- Qualifications
GCSE Maths Grade
- Qualifications
AMSPAR qualification or equivalent extperience
- Qualifications
OCR/RSA level II Audio Typing or equivalent experience
- Personal Attributes
Adaptable & flexible approach to working
- Personal Attributes
Professional and patient focused, with a strong commitment to providing high quality care.
- Personal Attributes
Able to successfully initiate and manage change.
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Understanding of Data Protection Act and Knowledge of Trust policies regarding Data Protection and Security of Information, and the application of these in the workplace.
- Experience
Understanding of Data Protection Act and Knowledge of Trust policies regarding Data Protection and Security of Information, and the application of these in the workplace.
- Qualifications
ECDL or equivalent
Job overview
Part time 30 hours per week. Permanent post.
We are looking for a highly organised medical secretary with experience in a similar setting to undertake this challenging role within the Orthopaedic interface service at Bolton One Health Centre .
The post holder will provide a comprehensive and efficient medical secretarial service to Consultants, providing cross cover for fellow secretaries when required. The post holder will also provide an efficient channel of communication between the medical staff, general practitioner colleagues, and patients, members of the public, the Community Services Division and disciplines within the service. The post holder will also be responsible for office function and provide leadership, supporting the development needs of the secretarial team to meet current & future needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
Provision of medical secretarial duties and administrative support to the consultants and clinical team , Support the medical secretariat team and ensure smooth efficient running of the office and meet appropriate targets.
The post holder will require a high degree of organisational skills and excellent working knowledge of administrative systems, with the ability to communicate to staff and patients at all levels.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the current Job description and Personnel specification within , that contains all details .
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Senior Medical Secretary with Bolton NHS Foundation Trust in Bolton, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Medical secretary role. The advertised salary is £28392.00 to £31157.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Oct 2026.
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