Medical Secretary
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 1 x 31.14 and 1 x 30hrs per week
- Hours / week
- 30
- Posted
- 26/08/2026
- Closes
- 10/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves providing essential medical secretarial and administrative support to clinicians and other members of multidisciplinary teams within Cancer Services. The position is available in two different hour configurations, 31.14 hours or 30 hours per week. The successful candidate will contribute to the smooth operation of the department by managing administrative tasks.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £29,103 – £31,409 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
257234
Salary:
Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date:
10/09/2026
Job Type:
Administrative Services
Location:
Western General Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
1 x 31.14 and 1 x 30hrs per week
Job posted date:
26/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Lothian
Department:
Cancer Services
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