Medical Secretary - Cardiology - fixed term
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 02/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship is not clearly stated in this advert.
The advert didn't contain a clear role-specific sponsorship line, so HiveMind can't confirm eligibility. Verify with the recruiting manager or trust HR before you apply.
Role summary
This is an 18-month full-time opportunity for a Medical Secretary to join the Clinical Administration Secretarial Team. The role involves supporting clinicians by undertaking administrative duties such as transcribing clinical correspondence, managing waiting lists, and maintaining accurate records. The successful candidate will communicate effectively with stakeholders while maintaining patient confidentiality. The post is primarily based at Kingfisher House, Huntingdon, with some travel to Royal Papworth Hospital and potential for remote work after establishment.
Essential criteria
- Keyboard skills to RSA Level 2/3 or equivalent
- English & Maths (grade 4-9)
- European Computer Driving License (ECDL) or equivalent qualification or experience
Desirable criteria
- Level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience in Administration or Customer Service
- Previous experience of using Microsoft Office Applications
- Knowledge or secretarial or administrative procedures and systems
- Previous experience of working in an office environment
- Previous experience of audio-typing
- The ability to communicate sensitive information to colleagues, patients and relatives
- The ability to pay close attention to detail in written and electronic communication and information storage
- The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high quality secretarial and administrative support
- Utilise personal problem solving skills to assist patients, carers and staff
- Able to organise, prioritise and adjust own workload in relation to the priorities of the department
- Demonstrates personal duty of care in relation to the safe use of equipment and other resources
- Maintains the quality in own work and encourages others to do so
- Ability to share knowledge and skills with other team members
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
- Previous experience of using medical terminology
- Previous experience of minute taking
- Additional Criteria
- Evidence ability to uphold the Trust's values Compassion Excellence Collaboration and associated behaviour standard at all times
- Ability to treat all employees and other hospital information confidentially
- Recognition of factors in maintaining own and others health, safety and security
- Supportive of equality and values diversity
- Keyboard skills to RSA Level 2/3 or equivalent
- English & Maths (grade 4-9)
- European Computer Driving License (ECDL) or equivalent qualification or experience
- Level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience in Administration or Customer Service
- Previous experience of using Microsoft Office Applications
- Knowledge or secretarial or administrative procedures and systems
- Previous experience of working in an office environment
- Previous experience of audio-typing
- The ability to communicate sensitive information to colleagues, patients and relatives
- The ability to pay close attention to detail in written and electronic communication and information storage
- The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high quality secretarial and administrative support
- Utilise personal problem solving skills to assist patients, carers and staff
- Able to organise, prioritise and adjust own workload in relation to the priorities of the department
- Demonstrates personal duty of care in relation to the safe use of equipment and other resources
- Maintains the quality in own work and encourages others to do so
- Ability to share knowledge and skills with other team members
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
- Previous experience of using medical terminology
- Previous experience of minute taking
- Additional Criteria
- Evidence ability to uphold the Trust's values Compassion Excellence Collaboration and associated behaviour standard at all times
- Ability to treat all employees and other hospital information confidentially
- Recognition of factors in maintaining own and others health, safety and security
- Supportive of equality and values diversity
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.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 14d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
Full advert · preview
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Medical Secretary - Cardiology - fixed term
The closing date is 02 October 2026
Job summary
We are delighted to offer an 18-month full-time opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated Medical Secretary to join our friendly and supportive Clinical Administration Secretarial Team.
Medical Secretaries are vital in supporting clinicians to deliver high-quality care and excellent patient experience. With strong keyboard skills, excellent attention to detail, you will undertake a range of administrative duties, including transcribing clinical correspondence, adding patients to waiting lists and maintaining accurate records.
As an effective communicator you will be confident in providing clear and timely information to both internal and external stakeholders, while maintaining patient confidentiality and professionalism.
Our team supports the Trust from Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge and Kingfisher House in Huntingdon. This post will primarily be based at Kingfisher House, with expectation that you attend Royal Papworth Hospital, as required. Once you are established in the role, there will be opportunity to work remotely 1 day a week.
If you are looking for a new challenge, variety in your work and want to be part of a team that makes a difference to patients, and you are committed to upholding our Trust values of Comp
Join the community to read the full pack, responsibilities and person-specification in one place.
Your seat is reserved — activate it
CareerHive is included with your CareerHive Skool community membership. If you haven't claimed your account yet, join the community (or sign in with the same email you joined with) to unlock the full advert, the apply link, HiveMind AI interview & application suite, your private vault, and daily sponsorship alerts.