Medical Secretary, Neurology - 27.5hpw - FTC 12 months

Main area Neurology Grade NHS AfC:
Band 3 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Part time) Hours Part time - 27.5 hours per week (Tuesday - Friday) Job -

Employer Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Lukes Hospital Town Bradford Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 31/08/2026 23:59

Closing Date: 31/08/2026

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 01/09/2026

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 14/09/2026

The Medical Secretary post holder will be responsible for the provision of comprehensive secretarial and administrative services within the Neurology team. They will work within multi-disciplinary teams and be responsible for the provision of a range of secretarial and administrative duties relating to patient pathway management, processing of clinical letters, data quality checks, telephone answering and other relevant general admin duties.

Proof reading is an essential part of the role.

The post holder will work to NHS Referral to Treatment (RTT) ensuring patient data is accurately recorded in relation to National and Local RTT standards.

Candidates should be literate and numerate, with excellent organisational, time management, IT skills, the ability to work effectively as part of a team and to work without supervision.

Medical secretarial experience is desirable but not essential. You will have a high standard of communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff at all levels. You will have enthusiasm, motivation and demonstrate pride in your work.

The post holder will need to work with minimal supervision and have the ability to meet tight deadlines.

The post holder will be expected to cross cover colleagues in times of annual leave and sickness.

Previous applicants need not apply

The job holder will be responsible for the effective provision of a comprehensive secretarial and administrative service to clinical specialist teams responsible for the provision of a range of secretarial and administrative duties, including, audio transcription and processing of clinical letters, production of reports and other correspondence as required by the medical team and telephone cover as and when required.

The post holder will also be responsible for providing cross cover to colleagues which at times will include processing of referrals, monitoring 18 Week RTT, monitoring and actioning of waiting lists, booking appointments and cashing up clinics, rescheduling clinics, monitoring fast track referrals and clinics.

To act as the focal point of contact and be responsible for the dissemination of information, messages and enquiries for the medical team, liaising with multi-disciplinary team members, other health professionals and staff within and outside of BTHFT.

The job holder will have extensive involvement with Clinicians and Service Managers / Team Managers across the Trust to ensure that patients are treated in accordance with the Trust’s policy and procedures

This role is primarily based at St Luke’s Hospital, however there may occasionally be a requirement to work across sites to provide cover as the service spans both Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke's Hospital.

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We are one team

We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

To provide a comprehensive secretarial support service across clinical specialties with the CSU, working with multi disciplinary teams to include health professionals and administration teams.

Please refer to full job description for detailed list of duties and responsibilities.

• Literacy and Numeracy
• Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing at a high level
• Experience of handing calls from professionals and the public
• Use of electronic systems, diaries, patient records, training

• Microsoft Office packages, including Excel and Power-point, internet, e-mail etc
• Knowledge of Patient Administration Systems (or equivalent system)
• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality.
• Medical Terminology

• Experience to prioritise and manage a diverse workload
• Previous Medical Secretarial Experience

• Educated to GCSE standard at grade C or above (or equivalent)
• An appropriate speed and accuracy of typing is required for this role and this will be assessed at interview
• GSCE IT at grade C or above, or ECDL