QR code linking to this job posting Secretarial Assistant in Sheffield inSheffield PUBLISHED TUE 11 NOV 2025

Band 2: Competitive rates  PERMANENT   NO SPONSORSHIP 
FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH NHS PENSION VISA
Permanent part-time (22.5 hrs/week) — ideal for parents or carers wanting consistent, school-friendly hours.
No NHS experience needed — you'll be trained in medical terminology and audio-typing on the job.
Work for a top-ranked trust, 73% of staff would recommend Sheffield Children’s — supportive, people-focused culture.
Make a real difference, type clinical letters and help deliver timely care across paediatric specialties.
Strong NHS benefits, generous annual leave (pro rata), pension, health & wellbeing programmes and staff discounts.
S10 Western Bank location — short commute for drivers and close to city amenities, fitting family routines.
Provide high‑quality clinical typing and administrative support at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust (Western Bank, Sheffield, S10). This permanent, part‑time role (22.5 hours per week) is Agenda for Change Band 2, paid at £24,465 pro rata. Working with the Secretarial Team Leader and clinical staff across Trauma & Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT/Plastics, Neurosurgery and the Paediatric Surgical Unit, you will type clinical letters from notes or dictation, manage correspondence, ensure clinic letters meet required standards and are sent on time, update RTT information and databases, check appointments and waiting lists, handle routine office duties (filing, photocopying, post) and provide telephone support to parents, escalating complex issues when needed to help deliver excellent patient care.

This role is well suited to women returning to work, experienced carers or anyone with strong audio‑typing and people skills — GCSEs including English and audio‑typing experience are required, and RSA II or equivalent is desirable. NHS experience is not essential; training in medical terminology will be provided. Sheffield Children’s is a compassionate, inclusive employer that champions staff wellbeing with generous annual leave, pension and health and wellbeing programmes, and a supportive team culture driven by CARE values. A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required and visa sponsorship is not available for Band 2 roles. To apply, find this vacancy on jobsincare.com and click the “Apply Now” button alongside this listing.
Permanent part-time (22.5 hrs/week) — ideal for parents or carers wanting consistent, school-friendly hours.
No NHS experience needed — you'll be trained in medical terminology and audio-typing on the job.
Work for a top-ranked trust, 73% of staff would recommend Sheffield Children’s — supportive, people-focused culture.
Make a real difference, type clinical letters and help deliver timely care across paediatric specialties.
Strong NHS benefits, generous annual leave (pro rata), pension, health & wellbeing programmes and staff discounts.
S10 Western Bank location — short commute for drivers and close to city amenities, fitting family routines.
 


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