We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Relief Medical Secretary within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department for maternity cover, 12 months fixed term.
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.
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.
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 is to be made.
Responsibilities
* The successful candidate will provide transcription, administrative and secretarial support to the team; must use initiative, work under pressure, meet strict deadlines and demonstrate excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
* Provide comprehensive secretarial service to consultants and their team.
* Manage diaries, arrange and minute meetings, communicate with GPs and patients.
* Advanced typing and transcription of clinical and non‑clinical documents (OCR 3 or equivalent qualification/experience).
* Support effective utilisation of OP clinic capacity.
* Support management of patient journeys, including target administration such as GP referrals, 18 week RTT, Cancer 2 WW, typed communication to GPs.
* Support Lead Secretary with induction/training of new staff and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
* Resource management: ordering supplies and equipment.
* Support O&G Psychology when required.
* Act up in absence of Lead Secretary for periods of annual leave/short‑term sickness absence.
* Responsible to Senior Secretary’s.
Qualifications
* Knowledge of IT packages and their applications 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 desirable.
This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Jun 2026.
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