Job overview
If you want a interesting role within the NHS and are excited by a challenge then being a Medical Secretary may be the perfect role for you.
The Urology Clinical Support Team is extremely busy and we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual who is committed, demonstrate loyalty and are prepared to work hard when necessary to get things done.
In return, we can offer you a job where you are valued in supporting our team and making a difference to patients, with the potential for further development within the team.
This exciting opportunity is full-time 37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder is responsible for working within the Urology team providing professional, efficient and confidential secretarial support
- Communicate effectively with team members and colleagues
- Maintain and develop high standards of administration and record keeping
- Take on responsibility for personal development and support the development of the Service
- Conduct oneself in a professional manner and be a role model at all times
- Provide day to day administrative support when required for the department on request
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for more information on the main responsibilities of this vacancy .
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience in a hospital or office environment
- Previous experience of dealing with members of the public
- Good command and understanding of English, punctuation and grammar
- Experience of using own initiative, prioritising workload and utilising organisational skills
- Knowledge and experience of 18wk RTT pathway
Desirable
- Working experience of TRAK/EPR/PACS/Infoflex
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in literacy and numeracy
- NVQ in Administration level 3 computer literate in Microsoft Office packages
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Ability to deal with complex situations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Acts as a role model and are able to lead by example to ensure the Trust’s values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice.
- Flexible team worker
- Motivated and Innovative
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This advert is for Urology Medical Secretary, Band 3 with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cheltenham, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 (pa, pro rata if part-time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Aug 2026.
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