Medical Secretary - Surgical Specialties
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 05/10/2026
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Role summary
This is an opportunity for an internal applicant to join the General Surgery Secretarial Team. The role involves managing clinics and inpatient waiting lists, acting as a primary contact for patients, and prioritising theatre cases. You will also support patient pathways, act as a PA for designated Consultants, and manage a high workload independently. The ideal candidate will be organised, motivated, and able to work effectively within a busy team.
Essential criteria
- GCSE in English and Mathematics or equivalent
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision and prioritise and own workload
- Professional approach to work and colleagues and able to work as part of a team
- Ability to deal with situations tactfully
Desirable criteria
- Medical Terminology
- Previous NHS/healthcare experience
- Previous secretarial experience or equivalent
- Diary Management
- Education & Qualifications
- GCSE in English and Mathematics or equivalent
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision and prioritise and own workload
- Professional approach to work and colleagues and able to work as part of a team
- Ability to deal with situations tactfully
- Medical Terminology
- Previous NHS/healthcare experience
- Previous secretarial experience or equivalent
- Diary Management
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Wye Valley NHS Trust
Medical Secretary - Surgical Specialties
The closing date is 05 October 2026
Job summary
*INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY*
We are excited to advertise an opportunity to join our General Surgery Secretarial Team . This is a varied and rewarding role, providing the opportunity to manage clinics and inpatient waiting lists, act as a primary contact for patients, prioritise theatre cases and support the effective management of patient pathways. You will also act as PA for designated Consultants, liaise with patients, GPs and NHS colleagues, manage correspondence and investigations, and organise, prioritise and manage a high workload under pressure and without supervision. If you are organised, motivated and able to work effectively as part of a busy team, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- To manage all clinics and inpatient waiting lists for designated Consultant(s), arranging TCIs using EPR and other relevant systems.
- To be the primary contact for patients under designated Consultant(s), providing reassurance, information or advice appropriately.
- To prioritise theatre cases and select appropriate cases for the theatre time schedule to ensure maximum theatre capacity utilisation.
- To arrange admissions in line with the Trust's waiting list management protocol and Department of Health Referral to Treatment wait
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