Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our current experienced Medical Secretariat Team within SWNS Division at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Secretary who can provide a competent and effective Secretarial Service to Consultants and their teams within EMRS Division.
ADVERT MAY CLOSE EARLY DUE TO HIGH APPLICATIONS
Main duties of the job
By the nature of the duties, the post holder will be required to maintain strict confidentiality and will be expected to deal with patients, carers, relatives, medical staff and other visitors within the Division in person and/or in writing, with courtesy and discretion at all times.
The post holder must be able to work with limited supervision, use own initiative, keep to strict deadlines and have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Previous experience working as a Medical Secretary is essential. You should have knowledge of office equipment and systems along with word/processing/typing or equivalent and knowledge of Medical Terminology.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job details
Date posted: 12 January 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £33,094 to £36,195 a year pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 9 months
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 293‑SWNS‑0531
Job location: Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Homerton Row, London, E9 6SR
Responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment(s) on this page.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
* Essential: Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
* Desirable: Medical Secretary qualification
Experience
* Essential: NHS IT systems or similar
* Desirable: Experience using Microsoft packages such as Excel; NHS experience
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities and Other Requirements
* Essential: Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
Skills / Abilities
* Essential: Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
* Essential: Ability to work on your own initiative
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
* Employer name: Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
* Address: Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Homerton Row, London, E9 6SR
* Website: https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/
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