Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Relief Medical Secretary on a fixed term 12 month contract within the Orthopaedic Team. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to join our busy administrative team to provide secretarial support to the Plastics Consultants and wider clinical teams. This post is full time Monday - Friday. This post will be based at Wansbeck 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.
Additional Notes
Please note, for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval and completed documentation required beforehand, as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made.
Responsibilities
* Report 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/minute meetings, communicate 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.
* Allocates work to Band 2 staff.
Requirements
* Knowledge of IT packages and their applications is essential.
* Support on the use of the T-Pro 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.
* Must be able to use own initiative, work under pressure, keep to strict deadlines and have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Closing Date
This advert closes on Friday 2 Jan 2026.
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