We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Medical Secretary within the Colorectal Department. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to join our busy administrative team to provide secretarial support to the Colorectal Consultants and wider clinical teams.
This post is full time Monday – Friday.
This post will be based at North Tyneside General Hospital, but the post holder may be required to work at other sites within the Trust.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Please note, for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval and completed the documentation required beforehand, as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made.
Candidate Requirements
Knowledge of IT packages and their applications is essential. Support on the use of the G2 software package will be provided within the surgical directorate. ECDL and knowledge of PAS and previous experience of working within the healthcare environment would be desirable.
Responsibilities
* Responsible to Senior Secretary.
* Act up in absence of Lead Secretary for periods of annual leave/short-term sickness absence.
* Provide comprehensive secretarial service to consultant(s) and their team.
* Manage diaries, arrange and minute meetings, communication 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 e.g. GP referrals, 18 week RTT, Cancer 2ww, typed communication to GPs.
* Support Lead Secretary with induction/training of new staff, sharing knowledge with colleagues.
* Resource management – ordering of supplies & equipment.
* Allocate work to Band 2 staff.
To provide a full secretarial service to the Colorectal Consultants and wider clinical teams. The successful candidate will provide transcription, administrative and secretarial support service to the team. The post holder must be able to use their own initiative, work under pressure, keep to strict deadlines and have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
This advert closes on Wednesday 26 November 2025.
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