Medical Secretary - Radiology
The closing date is 07 October 2025.
The Radiology Medical Secretary provides an efficient and comprehensive professional secretarial service to the Consultant Radiologists and Radiology Fellows. To exercise initiative and independent judgement whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality and diplomacy at all times.
Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, this role does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria and the position is not therefore eligible for sponsorship. Applications from candidates that require skilled worker sponsorship will NOT be shortlisted.
Main duties of the job
Full and comprehensive secretarial support for Radiologists and Radiology Fellows as well as support for Radiology Leads.
Duties include but are not limited to:
* Typing of letters
* Typing of imaging reports
* Diary management
* Liaising with professionals both internal and external to Radiology
* Prioritisation of workload (both personal and for consultants)
* Operating the Radiology Systems to a high standard
* Working closely with the Radiology Leads and secretarial team to provide support
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you\'ll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans\' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK). RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.
Job responsibilities
To work as part of a secretarial team providing cross cover in the absence of other Radiology Medical Secretarial staff, thus maintaining a highly efficient secretarial service to the Consultant Radiologists/Radiology Fellows.
To develop and acquire detailed knowledge and understanding of medical terminology throughout sub-specialities, being able to undertake typing of radiology reports (all imaging modalities) to RSH Stage III standard through audio word processing, shorthand dictation and the RIS (Radiology Information System).
Distribute radiology reports as necessary to the relevant healthcare professions
Deal with frequent interruption and prioritise personal and consultant workloads whilst maintaining a high level of concentration.
Type and distribute summary and letters for Consultant Radiologists
Communicate with patients in a professional and helpful manner, showing due empathy particularly when dealing with anxious/distressed patients.
Become a proficient Superuser on Radiology Systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Completion of Medical Secretaries Course (AMSPAR diploma) or NVQ Level 3 in Administration or equivalent
* 4 GCSE\'s or equivalent
* RSA Level 3 typing or equivalent
Experience
* 3+ years experience in medical secretarial role
* >5years experience in NHS setting
Knowledge
* Extensive knowledge of medical terminology
* Knowledge of Radiology specific terminology
* Understanding of diagnostic and treatment pathways
* Specific knowledge of MSK/orthopaedic pathways
Experience
* Ability to demonstrate examples of work prioritisation
* Ability to manage difficult or challanging conversations/situations
Experience
* shorthand
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 name
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT
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