Assistant Medical Secretary

NHS; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in King's Lynn seeks an Assistant Medical Secretary to support the Medical Secretariat Team. Responsibilities include providing secretarial assistance and using the Patient Centre information system. Previous clerical experience is required, and a desire to learn medical terminology is advantageous. This role offers part-time hours and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous clerical experience required.
• Experience working in an office environment is essential.
• Desire to learn audio typing and medical terminology is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with colleagues to ensure smooth department operations.
• Assist with medical secretarial duties.
• Use the Patient Centre information system to coordinate care pathways.

Skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Accurate typing skills

Computer literate

Education

English GCSE Grade A to C or equivalent

Maths GCSE Grade A to C or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Team QEH have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated individual to join our Medical Secretariat Team. We are looking for an Assistant Medical Secretary to provide secretarial assistance to PA's, Senior Medical Secretaries and Consultants. This position is a trainee post and there is potential for progression within the Secretariat.

Previous secretarial experience is desirable but not essential for this post.

*** PLEASE NOTE: When sufficient qualified applicants have been received this post will be closed ***

Main duties of the job

As part of yourrole you will liaise with other colleagues in the team to contribute to the smooth running of the department.

You will need to be well organised and able to deal with the public efficiently and politely. Previous typing/word processing skills are desirable for this post although not essential, the desire to learn audio typing and medical terminology would be advantageous .

As a key aspect of this role you willneed to be able to use the Patient Centre information system in accordance with Trust procedures in a timely way to assist in co-ordination of care pathways (training will be given).

As the successful candidate you will be required to work to a very high standard.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

426-883-25CR

Job locations

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• English GCSE Grade A to C or equivalent
• Maths GCSE Grade A to C or equivalent

Desirable

• Medical Secretaries' apprenticeship

Experience Essential

• Previous clerical experience
• Previous experience of working in an office environment
• Accurate typing skills

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience Knowledge of Information Technology
• Knowledge of Medical Records Library
• Good understanding of Patient Centre
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• RSA II word processing or equivalent
• RSA II typing qualification or equivalent

Skills, abilities, and knowledge Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people including medical staff and patients
• Computer literate
• Ability to file

Desirable

• Audio typing experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• English GCSE Grade A to C or equivalent
• Maths GCSE Grade A to C or equivalent

Desirable

• Medical Secretaries' apprenticeship

Experience Essential

• Previous clerical experience
• Previous experience of working in an office environment
• Accurate typing skills

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience Knowledge of Information Technology
• Knowledge of Medical Records Library
• Good understanding of Patient Centre
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• RSA II word processing or equivalent
• RSA II typing qualification or equivalent

Skills, abilities, and knowledge Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people including medical staff and patients
• Computer literate
• Ability to file

Desirable

• Audio typing experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

Employer's website

https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

Employer's website

https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)