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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