Medical Secretary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Team as a Medical Secretary within the Colorectal Department.

• Provide comprehensive secretarial service to consultant(s) and their team.
• Manage diaries, arrange meetings, take minutes and communicate with GPs & patients.
• Advanced typing & transcription of clinical & non‑clinical documents (OCR 3 or equivalent qualification/experience).
• Support effective utilisation of OP clinic capacity.
• Support management of all patient journeys including target administration such as GP referrals, 18‑week RTT, Cancer 2‑ww, typed communication to GPs.
• Support Lead Secretary with induction/training of new staff and share knowledge with colleagues.
• Resource management – ordering of supplies & equipment.
• Allocate work to Band 2 staff.
• Act up in absence of Lead Secretary for periods of annual leave/short‑term sickness absence.

• Substantially relevant qualifications and experience.
• OCR 3 or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Advanced typing and transcription experience.
• Knowledge of IT packages – ECDL and PAS.
• Previous experience of working within a healthcare environment is desirable.

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust proudly holds a sponsor licence. In order to provide sponsorship you and the role you are applying for must meet UKVI eligibility requirements. Please check your eligibility prior to submitting an application.

Applicants who are members of the Armed Forces, and those who have a disability that requires support in the workplace (two‑ticks pledge) and who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed under the Trust's interview guarantee scheme. We recognise the positive value of diversity and inclusion and are committed to a workforce that is diverse, equal and inclusive. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as well as other under‑represented groups such as LGBT+ and disabled candidates. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a Gold award holder from the Defence Recognition Scheme.

Applicants who meet the Fit and Proper Person Requirements (FPPR) will require additional pre‑employment checks in line with CQC and NHS England statutory guidance.

Applicants who require reasonable adjustments to attend interview please call our HR Recruitment Team on  option 2.