Job summary
We are looking to appoint Medical Secretaries within the Oncology Department.
The successful candidate will be a pivotal person within the secretarial team. You will provide efficient and comprehensive secretarial support, in partnership with the Higher level Medical Secretary, to the Consultant and supporting clinical teams using effective organisational, communication and prioritisation skills to ensure deadlines are met.
It is essential that the post holder exercises initiative and independent judgement whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality and diplomacy at all times. You will be fully conversant with all Microsoft applications, word processing, Microsoft publisher, producing presentations using PowerPoint, maintaining databases on Excel and Access.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to work accurately under pressure with the ability to manage and prioritise their own workload; providing and receiving information which may require tact, diplomacy and persuasive skills as there may be barriers to understanding.
Some of the main duties include:
Digital and audio typing of clinical letters, correspondence and discharge summaries.
Ensuring results of tests and investigations for patients are reviewed by the Clinical teams in a timely manner and making any necessary ongoing arrangements.
Arrange, attend and minute meetings as required, taking and transcribing minutes and follow up actions.
Using the in-house patient data tracking system ensure patient case notes are booked in and out appropriately.
Respond to Patient and Carers telephone calls, regarding a variety of subjects, using own judgement in a professional and competent manner to provide non-clinical guidance.
About us
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust can offer you great career prospects and a fantastic lifestyle. Situated in one of the most attractive parts of the country with dramatic countryside and bustling towns we have state of the art facilities, supportive friendly teams and excellent professional NHS job development opportunities.
The Trust has a vision for the future that puts the patient at the heart of everything we do and is guided by the principles and values about which we care deeply.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum/ pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
223-SSO-963-B
Job locations
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Education / Training
Essential
* 4 GCSE's (grades 9 - 4 or A - C)
* RSA Stage 3 typewriting and/or word processing
Desirable
* NVQ 3 in Business Administration
* ECDL
Experience
Essential
* Audio typing experience
* Previous secretarial/ PA experience
* Knowledge of software programs including Microsoft Office
Desirable
* Medical terminology
* NHS Experience
* Medical secretarial experience
* Customer care experience
Skills
Essential
* High standard of grammar and spelling
Person Specification
Education / Training
Essential
* 4 GCSE's (grades 9 - 4 or A - C)
* RSA Stage 3 typewriting and/or word processing
Desirable
* NVQ 3 in Business Administration
* ECDL
Experience
Essential
* Audio typing experience
* Previous secretarial/ PA experience
* Knowledge of software programs including Microsoft Office
Desirable
* Medical terminology
* NHS Experience
* Medical secretarial experience
* Customer care experience
Skills
Essential
* High standard of grammar and spelling
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.
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
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Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Employer's website
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