Medical Secretary - Surgical Division (Band 3)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 19/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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Role summary
This role is for a Medical Secretary within the Surgical Division, primarily based in the Visiting Consultant Hub. The post holder will provide comprehensive administrative support to the clinical workforce, ensuring a safe and quality service. It requires excellent organisational skills, time management, and the ability to prioritise workload in a busy environment. The successful candidate will work as part of a team under the supervision of the Surgical Admin Manager.
Essential criteria
- GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths / English
- Qualification's in Microsoft Word / Text processing
Desirable criteria
- Business Admin Qualification Level 3
- Microsoft Word / text processing knowledge
- Administration/office experience supporting senior management functions i.e. diary management, electronic filing systems, meeting preparation, minute taking, collating and presenting information etc.
- Previous NHS experience
- Competent in Microsoft Office Software such as Excel, PowerPoint and Word or equivalent administrative programs.
- Audio Typing Software knowledge / experience
- SystmOne / EPR or other electronic health system knowledge
- GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths / English
- Qualification's in Microsoft Word / Text processing
- Business Admin Qualification Level 3
- Microsoft Word / text processing knowledge
- Administration/office experience supporting senior management functions i.e. diary management, electronic filing systems, meeting preparation, minute taking, collating and presenting information etc.
- Previous NHS experience
- Competent in Microsoft Office Software such as Excel, PowerPoint and Word or equivalent administrative programs.
- Audio Typing Software knowledge / experience
- SystmOne / EPR or other electronic health system knowledge
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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Job summary
We are looking for a current secretary, or an aspiring secretary, to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in secretarial work, and /or to gain further experience in the Surgical Division (mainly based in the Visiting Consultant Hub).
The post holder will be required to support the administration service predominantly within the Surgical Administration Team, with the flexibility to cover across the wider services where required if necessary. The post holder will be responsible for running a safe and quality administration service that supports the medical and nursing staff.
_This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list._
_If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation_
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Administration Hub to provide a comprehensive administrative service to the clinical workforce. To work as part of a team under the supervision of the Surgical Admin Manager in
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