Gastroenterology - Medical Secretary; Liver service

Main area Gastroenterology Grade NHS AfC:
Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday
- Friday) Job
-SWC
130-26

Employer Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Town Blackpool Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.

We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year.

We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.

We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored.

We have an exciting opportunity that has come up in the Gastroenterology Administrative Department. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join us as a Gastro Secretary for the liver nursing team.

There is no sponsorship for this role. This role may close early due to popularity.

The role of the Medical Secretary is to provide a comprehensive secretarial, administration and information service to the Consultants in respect of their NHS work and to the supporting medical team. The role comprises a wide range of specific duties and requires competence in word processing, keyboard skills, audio-typing, data processing, information technology, communication and organisational skills. An essential part of the role is the ability to manage and prioritise own workload without direct supervision.

A Secretary in the NHS plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the department. They are responsible for a wide range of administrative and clerical tasks that support the team and contribute to the overall patient care experience.

Key responsibilities include managing consultant clinics, coordinating clinic schedules, and ensuring that all necessary documentation is accurately maintained and readily available. They also handle patient enquiries, provide information and support to patients and their families, and liaise with other healthcare professionals to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.

Additionally, the Secretary is responsible for maintaining patient records, ensuring that all data is up-to-date and securely stored. They may also be involved in preparing and distributing correspondence, reports, and other important documents related to patient care and surgical procedures.

Effective organisational and communication skills are essential for this role, as well as a keen attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure. The Secretary must be able to prioritise tasks and manage their…