Medical Secretary​/Team Leader - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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Main area Medical Secretary Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job
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Site Royal Preston Hospital Town Preston Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/10/2026 23:59

Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking individual? Are you looking for a new challenge? If YES...we want to hear from you!

We have an opportunity for a Medical Secretary Team Leader to join the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department within the Women's and Children's Division. This is a full time post 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, and will be based working at Royal Preston Hospital.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are a must, as you'll seamlessly interact with individuals at every echelon within the organisation.

This is an opportunity to join the Obstetric and Gynaecology Department which is a very busy and fast paced department providing patient care across Central Lancashire and surrounding areas. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and adaptable individual.

You will provide a medical secretarial service to several Gynaecology Consultants as well as working closely alongside other staff within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Team. The work will cover a wide range of duties and the applicant must therefore be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to all working relationships.

Under the supervision of the Deputy Service Manager, the post holder will be responsible for the line management and day to day management of support medical secretaries and administration staff. Typing and downloading of clinical correspondence letters using T-pro, results validation and supporting MDT meetings are core aspects of this role.

You will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, must be flexible in approach, able to exercise initiative and demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism, being aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity.

The ability to use your initiative and work as a member of a busy team is essential.

We have fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients across Lancashire & South Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about…