Cardiology Admin Secretary - Flexible Part-Time Role

Wye Valley; Hereford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford is seeking a part-time Medical Secretarial Assistant to support the Cardiology admin team. The role involves audio typing, processing letters and reports, and liaising with patients to confirm clinic appointments.

Good keyboard skills, confidentiality, and familiarity with patient administration systems are essential. The post is fixed-term for 6 months with a pro rata salary of £25,760–£27,476 per annum.

Qualifications

• English GCSE or equivalent as a minimum qualification.
• RSA III Typing/Word processing competence required.
• Experience in secretarial or medical secretarial roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Audio typing and reviewing patient letters and reports from digital dictation.
• Forwarding letters/reports by post, fax, telephone or e-mail.
• Answering departmental phone calls in a courteous and professional manner.
• Liaise with patients to provide non-clinical information such as clinic dates/times.
• Assess enquiries and, if needed, seek guidance from the Band 4 Medical Secretaries.
• Open, prioritise and date stamp mail daily.
• Date stamp referrals on arrival and manage PAS records.
• Maintain knowledge of medical terminology and procedures within the department.
• Use initiative to manage own workload under supervision.
• Ensure patient notes are traced in PAS.
• Download pathology results from APEX on consultant request.

Skills

Clear communication

Confidentiality

PAS knowledge

Medical terminology

Education

English GCSE or equivalent

RSA III Typing/Word processing

Tools

PAS

Job description

Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford is seeking a part-time Medical Secretarial Assistant to support the Cardiology admin team. The role involves audio typing, processing letters and reports, and liaising with patients to confirm clinic appointments.

Good keyboard skills, confidentiality, and familiarity with patient administration systems are essential. The post is fixed-term for 6 months with a pro rata salary of £25,760–£27,476 per annum.