Senior Medical Secretary
The closing date is 30 November 2025
This is a highly diverse, demanding but rewarding role. It is essential that the successful applicant has a recognised secretarial qualification, or sufficient proven medical secretarial experience, and is willing to undertake further training and qualifications.
Applicants must approach work flexibly, have excellent touch‑typing and word‑processing skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Knowledge of medical terminology and significant secretarial experience in a clinical environment are required, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The successful candidate will work within a dynamic, highly experienced team. Strong IT literacy will be essential, along with a keen interest in developing new skills and openness to learn and use a variety of bespoke digital systems.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be a confident, experienced medical secretary who thrives on challenge and a high workload. You must be organised, work under your own initiative and be able to prioritise a competing workload for yourself and your team.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Good standard of literacy and numeracy
* Knowledge of medical terminology / AMSPAR qualification
Experience and knowledge
* Significant secretarial experience in a clinical environment
* Working knowledge and experience of using NHS systems
Skills, abilities and competencies
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to input data accurately and efficiently
* Customer care skills including diplomacy and sensitivity
Behavioural Qualities
* Maintain a calm approach under pressure during stressful situations
* Flexible approach to constantly changing work priorities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full‑time
Reference number
177‑ELEC‑7559551
Job locations
James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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