Band 4
NHS
Opportunity to provide high-quality administrative support to experienced consultants, enhancing professional skills.
Flexible working options that allow a combination of office and home work, promoting a better work-life balance.
Engagement in a vital role that supports renal patients, providing a sense of purpose and fulfillment in the workplace.
Access to a competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.
Employment within a large and reputable NHS Trust, offering career development and opportunities for professional growth.
A dynamic working environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration across multiple healthcare professionals.
Provision of training and support for professional skill development, especially in medical terminology and office procedures.
Join the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust as a Medical Secretary in our vibrant Renal Department in Salford! We’re seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to provide exceptional administrative support to our team of consultants and their clinical teams. This role offers the perfect blend of office-based and home working, allowing for a flexible work-life balance that makes it easier to juggle your personal commitments while still playing an integral part in supporting our renal patients.
With responsibilities that include managing waiting lists, organising appointments, and liaising with both patients and professionals, your organisational skills and interpersonal abilities will shine. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office is vital, while previous experience in a medical secretary role will set you up for success. We value people who are empathetic, adaptable, and passionate about making a difference in healthcare. If you want to join a team that truly cares, inspires, and appreciates each member while offering competitive benefits and personal development opportunities, look no further. Embrace this chance to contribute to a meaningful cause—you deserve a job that reflects your passion for care.
With responsibilities that include managing waiting lists, organising appointments, and liaising with both patients and professionals, your organisational skills and interpersonal abilities will shine. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office is vital, while previous experience in a medical secretary role will set you up for success. We value people who are empathetic, adaptable, and passionate about making a difference in healthcare. If you want to join a team that truly cares, inspires, and appreciates each member while offering competitive benefits and personal development opportunities, look no further. Embrace this chance to contribute to a meaningful cause—you deserve a job that reflects your passion for care.
Opportunity to provide high-quality administrative support to experienced consultants, enhancing professional skills.
Flexible working options that allow a combination of office and home work, promoting a better work-life balance.
Engagement in a vital role that supports renal patients, providing a sense of purpose and fulfillment in the workplace.
Access to a competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.
Employment within a large and reputable NHS Trust, offering career development and opportunities for professional growth.
A dynamic working environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration across multiple healthcare professionals.
Provision of training and support for professional skill development, especially in medical terminology and office procedures.
Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen within the Renal Department for an experienced Medical Secretary to join our busy and dynamic team.
You will provide high quality administrative support to multiple consultants and their clinical teams.
This role offers flexible working with a combination of office based and home working options available.
This post will provide you with an exciting challenge and give you the opportunity to play a key-supporting role in supporting our renal patients.
This role is based at Salford Royal Hospital and benefits from a combination of on site and home working.
Hours: 30 hours over 4 or 5 days.
Please note: NCA is developing Clinically Led Models to deliver services in the future. As part of this, and the expected introduction of a Single EPR in the near future, many functions are reviewing their delivery models, and this includes Clinical Administration.
Whilst you will be employed on an NCA Patient Access and Administration Service Job Description, you will be seconded immediately to the service, and will work to the Service Job Description, included in this advert. If you have any queries about this, please get in touch with the contact named on the application process.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the medical secretary includes waiting list management, organising appointments and elective admissions, managing investigations/results, and providing an administrative service to multiple consultants.
A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, RSA III or equivalent typing are essential for this post. Knowledge of medical terminology and the RTT patient pathway would be desirable but not essential, as training will be given.
As the role involves dealing with the public and professionals you must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. You will have a flexible and professional approach.
You will have proven organisational skills and be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
About Us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care , appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Date posted
10 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
236-SCO-AC
Job locations
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.jobsincare.com/job/jblizbSh description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.jobsincare.com/job/jblizbSh Specification
Qualifications Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be
An opportunity has arisen within the Renal Department for an experienced Medical Secretary to join our busy and dynamic team.
You will provide high quality administrative support to multiple consultants and their clinical teams.
This role offers flexible working with a combination of office based and home working options available.
This post will provide you with an exciting challenge and give you the opportunity to play a key-supporting role in supporting our renal patients.
This role is based at Salford Royal Hospital and benefits from a combination of on site and home working.
Hours: 30 hours over 4 or 5 days.
Please note: NCA is developing Clinically Led Models to deliver services in the future. As part of this, and the expected introduction of a Single EPR in the near future, many functions are reviewing their delivery models, and this includes Clinical Administration.
Whilst you will be employed on an NCA Patient Access and Administration Service Job Description, you will be seconded immediately to the service, and will work to the Service Job Description, included in this advert. If you have any queries about this, please get in touch with the contact named on the application process.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the medical secretary includes waiting list management, organising appointments and elective admissions, managing investigations/results, and providing an administrative service to multiple consultants.
A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, RSA III or equivalent typing are essential for this post. Knowledge of medical terminology and the RTT patient pathway would be desirable but not essential, as training will be given.
As the role involves dealing with the public and professionals you must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. You will have a flexible and professional approach.
You will have proven organisational skills and be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
About Us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care , appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Date posted
10 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
236-SCO-AC
Job locations
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.jobsincare.com/job/jblizbSh description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.jobsincare.com/job/jblizbSh Specification
Qualifications Essential
- RSA 2 or equivalent qualification
- ECDL qualification.
- Qualification in medical secretarial studies.
- 2 years minimum previous experience as medical secretary or support secretary
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- A good understanding of Microsoft Office and Outlook, audio typing
- Good all-round secretarial knowledge of all office practice and procedures
- Knowledge of the Trust's current IT systems (e.g. Medisec, Sunrise, PAS/Patient Centre).
- Good written communication
- RSA 2 or equivalent qualification
- ECDL qualification.
- Qualification in medical secretarial studies.
- 2 years minimum previous experience as medical secretary or support secretary
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- A good understanding of Microsoft Office and Outlook, audio typing
- Good all-round secretarial knowledge of all office practice and procedures
- Knowledge of the Trust's current IT systems (e.g. Medisec, Sunrise, PAS/Patient Centre).
- Good written communication
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be
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To work as a Medical Secretary in the UK, you should possess a combination of technical, administrative, and interpersonal skills. Here are the key skills and qualifications that are often required:
Essential Skills:
1. Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and keep track of appointments, medical records, and correspondence.
2. Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with healthcare professionals, patients, and other stakeholders.
3. Computer Literacy: Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and medical software (like NHS systems, EMIS, or SystmOne).
4. Typing Skills: Fast and accurate typing skills are essential for transcription and data entry.
5. Attention to Detail: Accuracy is critical when handling patient records, medical documents, and databases.
6. Confidentiality Awareness: Understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection laws (e.g., GDPR) to ensure sensitive information is handled appropriately.
7. Knowledge of Medical Terminology: Familiarity with medical terminology, procedures, and anatomy to understand documents and communicate effectively in a healthcare environment.
8. Customer Service Skills: Ability to assist patients and address their inquiries empathetically and professionally.
9. Teamwork: Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with healthcare professionals.
10. Problem-Solving Skills: Capacity to handle issues that may arise and find solutions quickly.
Qualifications:
- Education: A minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths is usually required. A qualification in business administration or medical administration can be advantageous.
- Experience: Previous experience in an administrative role, especially in a healthcare setting, is beneficial but not always essential.
- Professional Development: Consider obtaining certifications related to medical administration or secretarial work to enhance your qualifications.
Additional Skills:
- Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing workloads and environments in a busy medical practice.
- Knowledge of NHS Protocols: Understanding of NHS procedures, policies, and regulations can be helpful.
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