Medical Secretary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Haematology Department at Bexley Wing, St James's Hospital, as a Medical Secretary. We are recruiting for two full-time vacancies (37.5 hours per week) to support the Haematology, Haemophilia, Thrombosis and VTE services.

Working closely with Consultants, medical staff, specialist nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support, including audio typing, proofreading clinical correspondence, coordinating MDT meetings, managing patient pathways and maintaining accurate patient records.

The successful candidates will have excellent organisational and communication skills, with experience of secretarial or administrative work, audio typing and Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of patient administration systems, such as PAS/PPM, is desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to patients across Leeds and beyond.

Please note:

A proofreading and audio typing assessment will form part of the interview process

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.

Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.

We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.

Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

For questions about this job, contact:

Phone number:

Shortlisting Date: 15th October 2026

Interview Date: 29th October 2026

Why you should join our Team

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to Consultants, medical staff and specialist nurses.
• Audio type, type and proofread clinical correspondence to a high standard.
• Coordinate MDT meetings, including preparation of paperwork and minute taking.
• Respond to enquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and external organisations.
• Maintain accurate, confidential patient records in line with Trust policies.
• Use Trust IT systems, including PAS/PPM and Microsoft Office applications.
• Prioritise workloads effectively to meet departmental deadlines and service targets.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Provide cross-cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
• Undertake additional administrative duties as required to support the needs of the service.
• Contribute to a positive team environment, working collaboratively with colleagues to support service delivery and continuous improvement

For questions about this job, contact:

Name:
Elizabeth Brown

Position:
Patient Services Co-ordinator

Email:

Phone number:

Shortlisting Date: 15th October 2026

Interview Date: 29th October 2026

Why you should join our Team

Key duties

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to Consultants, medical staff and specialist nurses.
• Audio type, type and proofread clinical correspondence to a high standard.
• Coordinate MDT meetings, including preparation of paperwork and minute taking.
• Respond to enquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and external organisations.
• Maintain accurate, confidential patient records in line with Trust policies.
• Use Trust IT systems, including PAS/PPM and Microsoft Office applications.
• Prioritise workloads effectively to meet departmental deadlines and service targets.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Provide cross-cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
• Undertake additional administrative duties as required to support the needs of the service.
• Contribute to a positive team environment, working collaboratively with colleagues to support service delivery and continuous improvement

What you will bring to the role

The Haematology Department is based within the Bexley Wing at St James's University Hospital
, one of the UK's leading centres for the treatment and management of malignant and non-malignant blood disorders. The service provides specialist care across a wide range of conditions, including haematological cancers, haemostasis and thrombosis, haemophilia, and venous thromboembolism (VTE), serving patients from Leeds and the wider Yorkshire region.

We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and…