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Support Medical Secretary


Location
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata
Profession
Administrative and IT
Deadline
10 Aug 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
30 Jul 2026
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Job overview

Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Skilled Worker sponsorship will be assigned in line with Trust procedure. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

The Administrative Services Department based at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre  is recruiting a Support Medical Secretary who will support the Department in meeting the Trust's vision to Transform Cancer Care.

Location: Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Wirral

Recruiting a part time vacancy: 30 hours a week - 4 day working week (7.5 hours each day)

Main duties of the job

  • Transcribing clinical correspondence in support of our team of Medical Secretaries
  • Produce accurate clinical correspondence in a timely manner within our current 5 day KPI whilst maintaining the highest standard of patient care
  • Completing necessary actions required  for urgent correspondence
  • Work alongside and cover other Support Secretaries during absences
  • Provide cover for Medical Secretary absences where required (with supervision) as requested by the Assistant Service Managers
  • Provide additional Admin Support as requested by the Assistant Service Managers

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Person specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Medical Terminology or equivalent experience
  • Office procedures
  • Confidentiality & Data Protection Legislation
  • Proficient in using MS Office Programmes

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in an office environment

Desirable

  • Experience in a healthcare setting

Education /Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
  • RSA II typing and audio or equivalent demonstrable experience

Desirable

  • ECDL

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This advert is for Support Medical Secretary with The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, North West, England. It is listed as a Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Aug 2026.

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