Medical Secretary

NHS

  • Selby, North Yorkshire
  • £24,937-26,598 per year
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 2 days ago
A vacancy has arisen for a part-time Band 3 Medical Secretary here in Selby Hospital. The work is varied in that you would be supporting visiting consultants in a number of different specialities.We are a small team and a supportive & friendly working environment.Please note: This post may become Permanent at the end of Fixed Term/Secondment.This vacancy will be considered for a secondment opportunity. Please note - if you would like your application to be considered for secondment, you must secure agreement from your line manager beforehand that you can be released to undertake the role.Main duties of the job
  • Typing of clinic and discharge letters
  • Consultant diary management
  • Maintaining patient information and clinical systems
  • Dealing with correspondence from patients and GP's
About usTrust Information Pack:https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxdOur benefitsWe offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of provider
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rataContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternPart-timeReference number419-7268454-MS-COJob locationsSelby War Memorial HospitalDoncaster RoadSelbyYO8 9BXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesA full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.If you currently work for the NHS and would like your application considered for secondment, please ensure you have the permission of your current line manager before applying.Working for the TrustAcross our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.Armed Forces Friendly EmployerWe are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesA full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.If you currently work for the NHS and would like your application considered for secondment, please ensure you have the permission of your current line manager before applying.Working for the TrustAcross our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.Armed Forces Friendly EmployerWe are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent. English at C or above - or equivalent qualification/demonstrable experience
  • Word Processing and Computer literacy skills to RSA3/NVQ3 Level
Desirable
  • AMSPAR
  • ECDL
ExperienceEssential
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
  • Thorough knowledge of complex medical terminology
  • Previous Secretarial/Administrative experience (6 months minimum).
Desirable
  • Previous Office/Administrative experience in an NHS environment
SkillsEssential
  • Able to organize and prioritise own workload
  • Possess a range of communication skills
  • Able to function effectively as part of a Team
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent. English at C or above - or equivalent qualification/demonstrable experience
  • Word Processing and Computer literacy skills to RSA3/NVQ3 Level
Desirable
  • AMSPAR
  • ECDL
ExperienceEssential
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
  • Thorough knowledge of complex medical terminology
  • Previous Secretarial/Administrative experience (6 months minimum).
Desirable
  • Previous Office/Administrative experience in an NHS environment
SkillsEssential
  • Able to organize and prioritise own workload
  • Possess a range of communication skills
  • Able to function effectively as part of a Team

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