Job overview
Support Medical Secretary
Band 3
Part-time 30 hours per week. Permanent post
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, flexible and well organised individual to join our friendly General Surgery Team as Support Medical Secretary.
The successful applicant will require previous Medical Secretary experience in a healthcare environment and have excellent organisational and communication skills. You will be able to cope well under pressure and have a good understanding of the patient pathway. You should enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team and be confident liaising with patients, medical staff, general practitioners and referring hospitals.
The post holder will be expected to organise their workload and duties accordingly, in such a way to make a direct and positive contribution to the service, exercising initiative and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
There will be short typing test before the interview.
For an informal discussion regarding the post, please contact Joanne Slater, Business Support Manager on 01204 390215
Main duties of the job
To provide efficient support to the Senior Medical Secretaries within the department. This will include typing of patient correspondence, investigations, dealing with telephone queries from patients and other NHS professionals. Covering for senior colleagues at times of leave.
This will require a well organised individual with good communication skills and a team player.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To support the senior medical secretaries in their day to day roles. This will include, typing of correspondence, dealing with patients' and other NHS professionals queries both internally and externally. Matching investigations with clinical notes for consultant review and dictation. Any other duties deemed necessary by the senior medical secretaries, Business Support Manager.
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This advert is for Support Medical Secretary with Bolton NHS Foundation Trust in Bolton, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Jun 2026.
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