An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, calm and methodical team player to become a medical secretary and provide essential administration within the Department of General Surgery/ Colorectal Service which is part of the Surgical Directorate. We are currently recruiting for a full-time (37.5hrs) Medical Secretary to work in Colorectal for which the nominal base will be Darlington Memorial Hospital and working days can be determined at interview; offering both agile and flexible working following a period of training.
Working in a friendly team, our Medical secretaries are an excellent resource, ensuring Consultants, Nurse Specialists have all the administrative support they require.
The Department of Genearl Surgery is a friendly, supportive, busy but a welcoming Directorate.
Main duties of the job
* Full Range of secretarial duties to the General Surgery Team
* Audio Typing
* First point of contact to the patients
* Track & trace investigations in order to meet 18 week pathway requirements
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
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