Medical Secretary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Brighton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Brighton is looking for an experienced Medical Secretary to support its paediatric secretarial team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years in a secretarial role and proficiency in audio typing and IT software such as Word and Excel. The role entails communicating with NHS colleagues and prioritizing workload effectively. A commitment to diversity and a Disclosure and Barring Service check are necessary. Competitive salary provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of secretarial/administrative experience.
• Experience in a hospital or similar environment is desirable.
• Ability to adapt and embrace change.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with NHS colleagues, patients and relatives.
• Prioritise workload and manage time effectively.
• Meet deadlines and handle workload under pressure.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Audio typing

IT literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Knowledge of medical terminology

Job description

The closing date is 05 January 2026.

Medical Secretary

We are looking for an experienced Medical Secretary to work as part of our friendly and versatile paediatric secretarial team. You will be based at the Royal Alex Children’s Hospital, Brighton.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate with NHS colleagues, patients and relatives via email, telephone and face‑to‑face.
• Prioritise workload, manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Adapt and embrace change.
• Consideration for job share where appropriate.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of secretarial / administrative experience.
• Experience in a hospital or similar environment is desirable.
• Experience in audio typing.
• IT literate (Word, Excel, outlook).
• Knowledge of medical terminology is desirable.
• Experience working in the NHS is desirable.

Person Specification

• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication ability.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage workload.
• Proficiency in audio transcription.
• IT skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Knowledge of hospital procedures and medical terminology (desirable).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity in previous roles.
• Proactive development to improve understanding of equality issues.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer Information

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata

This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules; applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.