Medical Secretary
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 27/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a full-time Band 3 Medical Support Secretary role within the Cellular Pathology Department. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative and audio-typing services, supporting Non-Gynaecological Cytology and Histopathology. The role requires an enthusiastic, organised individual with excellent communication skills, capable of working independently and prioritising workloads in a fast-paced environment. It involves managing clinical correspondence, departmental enquiries, and maintaining records to ensure efficient service delivery.
Key responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to Consultant Pathologists, junior medical staff and the wider Cellular Pathology team.
- Produce accurate clinical correspondence and reports through audio typing, digital dictation and copy typing.
- Manage departmental enquiries and shared mailboxes, maintain records, and support meetings.
- Input data onto relevant systems and assist with general office duties.
- Ensure appropriate follow up arrangements/investigations are in place and complete tertiary referrals.
- Mentor, train and supervise relevant junior staff as required.
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE/O Level standard/equivalent
- RSA/OCR Level II or equivalent
- Word Processing/Audio typing Skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology and secretarial procedures
- Excellent I.T. skills with knowledge and experience of all Microsoft office packages
- Experience working in an NHS office environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to use own initiative and respond to new challenges
- Self motivated and able to work with limited supervision
- Manage/prioritise own workload
- Ability to accurately maintain computerise and manual filing/documentation system
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to manage difficult/sensitive situations
- Ability and willingness to undertake further training as required
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of internal PAS system
- Ability to supervise and motivate a team
- Time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
- Understanding of Trust internal policies as appropriate
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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Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Medical Secretary
The closing date is 06 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Cellular Pathology Department for a full-time Band 3 Medical Support Secretary to join our busy and dedicated team.
The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive administrative and audio-typing service supporting the Non-Gynaecological Cytology and Histopathology Services, ensuring the efficient processing of daily workloads and a variety of administrative duties. This is a vital role that contributes to the smooth running of a high-performing clinical service.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and professional individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Candidates should be self motivated, able to work independently using their own initiative, and capable of prioritising workloads effectively while working with minimal supervision.
Applicants should be educated to GCSE level or equivalent and possess excellent IT skills, including experience of Microsoft Office applications. An RSA/OCR typing or word processing qualification (or equivalent experience) is essential, together with a good understanding of medical terminology.
The post holder will be required to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment, meeting tight deadlines and managing c
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