CAU Medical Secretary - Specialist Medicine | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional NHS Trust in the UK is offering a part-time Medical Secretary position in the Specialist Medicine Clinical Administration Unit at Tunbridge Wells Hospital. The ideal candidate will have exceptional secretarial skills, proficiency in Microsoft packages, and strong communication and organisational abilities. This role also offers a supportive working environment with flexible arrangements. Join a top NHS Trust recognized for its commitment to staff welfare.

Benefits

At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme with 20.6% employer contribution

Blue Light card eligibility

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a busy and pressured environment.
• Demonstrated good communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge and experience within the health sector is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Specialist Medicine Clinical Administration Unit at Tunbridge Wells Hospital.

Skills

Exceptional secretarial skills

Knowledge of Microsoft packages

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Self-motivation

Ability to prioritise workload

Flexibility in approach

Job description

Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway IC.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Medical Secretary within our Specialist Medicine Clinical Administration Unit at Tunbridge Wells Hospital.

You will have exceptional secretarial skills, and knowledge of all Microsoft packages. You should demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, be a team player, be self-motivated, able to prioritise a busy workload, work to deadlines and have a flexible approach to your duties.

If you would like to work in a supportive, friendly working environment, this could be the role for you!

You should be self-motivated with the ability to work in a busy and pressured environment. You should be able to demonstrate good communication and organisational skills, along with a flexible approach to duties.

Knowledge and experience within the health sector would be beneficial but not essential.

Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second‑best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south‑east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex.With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offerspecialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day‑care beds, diagnostic services (X‑ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working‑friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
• Blue Light card eligibility.
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Standard Level.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Nov 2025.