Trust Medical Secretary
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 09/09/2026
- Closes
- 14/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role involves providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support within a Renal department, assisting consultants and clinical teams. You will be the main point of contact for patients, GPs, and other agencies, managing correspondence, appointments, and patient records. The position requires an organised and compassionate individual to support patients with acute and chronic kidney conditions, ensuring effective coordination of care pathways.
Essential criteria
- RSA III or equivalent experience
- Previous digital / audio typing experience
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Attitude, aptitude
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- RSA III or equivalent experience
- Previous digital / audio typing experience
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Attitude, aptitude
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Trust Medical Secretary
The closing date is 14 September 2026
Job summary
Working in a Renal department within a hospital provides the opportunity to support patients with acute and chronic kidney conditions, including those requiring dialysis, transplant care, and long-term monitoring. It is a fast-paced and highly specialised environment where care is often complex and ongoing.
The role involves close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, to ensure effective coordination of clinics, treatments, and patient pathways. Renal services often require careful scheduling and communication due to the regular nature of treatments such as dialysis.
This setting is well suited to someone who is organised, adaptable, and compassionate, with an interest in supporting patients who require continuous care and long-term management.
Main duties of the job
- Act as the main point of contact between consultants, patients, GPs, hospital staff and external agencies.
- Provide an effective and confidential secretarial and administrative service for consultants and clinical teams.
- Handle telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries from patients and healthcare professionals.
- Prioritise and action correspondence, investigation results and clinical communications.
- Accurately transcribe clinical correspondence using medical te
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