Support Medical Secretary – Breast, Preston
Client: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
Location: Preston, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 38343762a50a
Job Views: 4
Posted: 29.06.2025
Expiry Date: 13.08.2025
Job Description
Job overview
Would you like to work as part of a team that works well together, always there to help each other and create the best patient experience? If yes, we would love to hear from you!
This is a new opportunity for a Support Secretary for Breast Services within the Women’s & Children’s Division at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, based at Chorley & District Hospital.
You will support medical staff by providing secretarial and administrative support, facilitating communication between staff, GPs, patients, and others, and covering team leader roles during absences.
Main duties
* Be the point of contact for inquiries, referring to senior staff when necessary.
* Provide administrative support to consultants and nurses.
* Manage electronic calendars, organize meetings, and take minutes.
* Coordinate meetings, including venue and refreshment arrangements.
* Follow up on issues to ensure deadlines are met.
* Maintain administrative systems, files, and papers, and prepare for daily activities.
* Attend meetings to take minutes and produce documentation.
* Organize meetings and follow-up actions.
* Support team members during absences.
* Use databases and computer packages for record-keeping and statistics.
* Transcribe correspondence using digital dictation and medical terminology.
* Coordinate with junior medical staff and manage rotas.
Person specification
Qualifications
* GCSE English and Mathematics grade A-C
* RSA 3 typing Qualification
* ECDL or equivalent
* Audio typing speed of 60 wpm
Knowledge & Experience
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and intranet
* Ability to manage workload independently
* Experience in minute taking and medical terminology
* Commitment to professional development
* NHS administrative experience
* Experience with Trust IT packages (Flex, TPRO, Evolve)
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