Surgical Secretary, Band 3 - Colorectal Surgery
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 03/09/2026
- Closes
- 17/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a permanent, full-time Surgical Secretary role within the Colorectal Surgery team at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support to a consultant surgeon, managing diaries, correspondence, and patient referrals. The role involves being the first point of contact for patients and colleagues, overseeing waiting lists, and coordinating surgical admissions. It requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Essential criteria
- GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above, or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Typewriting / word processing RSA Level 3 or equivalent practical experience
- Previous experience of dealing with members of the public
- Experience of using own initiative, prioritising workload and utilising organisational skills
- Previous experience working in a busy office
- Previous medical secretary/ hospital/ NHS service experience
- Experience of data entry, maintaining databases and data validation of electronic records
- Knowledge/ Skills
- Excellent verbal skills and good command and understanding of English, punctuation and grammar
- Proven organisational skills
- Effective, fast and accurate keyboard skills
- Good computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook/Diary management
- Excellent and accurate attention to detail
- GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above, or equivalent
- Typewriting / word processing RSA Level 3 or equivalent practical experience
- Previous experience of dealing with members of the public
- Experience of using own initiative, prioritising workload and utilising organisational skills
- Previous experience working in a busy office
- Previous medical secretary/ hospital/ NHS service experience
- Experience of data entry, maintaining databases and data validation of electronic records
- Knowledge/ Skills
- Excellent verbal skills and good command and understanding of English, punctuation and grammar
- Proven organisational skills
- Effective, fast and accurate keyboard skills
- Good computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook/Diary management
- Excellent and accurate attention to detail
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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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Surgical Secretary, Band 3 - Colorectal Surgery
The closing date is 17 September 2026
Job summary
If you relish a challenge and have a passion for helping others, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Surgical Secretary within the Colorectal Surgery team at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a permanent post, 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday.
The successful candidate should be able to work proficiently in a fast paced environment and have exceptional organisational skills with the ability to effectively manage their own workload. We are looking for someone to provide a comprehensive administrative service to a busy consultant surgeon and our patients. This post is part of a professional multi-skilled team working within the GI Surgery division. Applicants must be flexible to meet the needs of the service and have a positive approach to their work. A strong commitment to personal and professional development is desired.
Main duties of the job
As a surgical secretary, you will provide a comprehensive secretarial service to our consultant surgeons. This includes, but is not limited to, diary management, correspondence, referrals, phone calls, email management and general day-to-day office administration. The ideal candidate needs to have a high level of attention to detail and b
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