Medical Secretary - General Surgery
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 02/09/2026
- Closes
- 16/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a proactive and highly organised Medical Secretary to join the General Surgery Department. You will provide vital administrative support, working closely with an experienced team in a fast-paced environment. The position involves extensive communication with medical staff, patients, and GPs, requiring strong typing skills and computer literacy. It's an opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of services and make a real difference.
Essential criteria
- Office/Admin experience
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of healthcare practices
- Specific Skills
- Computer literacy - Microsoft Office and databases
- Typing ability/attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Knowledge and Experience
- Office/Admin experience
- Awareness of healthcare practices
- Specific Skills
- Computer literacy - Microsoft Office and databases
- Typing ability/attention to detail
- Teamwork
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 5d ago · Closes in 10d
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Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Medical Secretary - General Surgery
The closing date is 16 September 2026
Job summary
Are you confident using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word? Do you have strong typing skills and a keen eye for detail? If you're a good communicator with a willingness to learn, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We're looking for a proactive and highly organised individual to join our welcoming team in the General Surgery Department. In this role, you'll work closely with an experienced Medical Secretary team, providing vital administrative support in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, teamwork, and making a real difference in the smooth running of our services.
You'll be liaising with a wide range of people - from medical consultants and laboratory staff to patients and GPs - so excellent communication skills are essential.
You don't need NHS experience - just the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment and a commitment to high standards. We offer flexibility in working arrangements and a chance to be part of a team that truly makes a difference.
If you're detail-oriented, confident using Microsoft Office, have strong typing skills, are eager to learn and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
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