Colorectal Surgery Secretary — Fast-Paced NHS Admin

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Surgical Secretary (Band 3) to support the Colorectal Surgery team. This permanent, full-time role focuses on diary management, communications, and administrative duties to ensure smooth patient pathways.

You will work closely with consultant surgeons, manage referrals, typing, and clinic coordination while upholding confidentiality and NHS standards in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and hospital information systems.
• Typing/ audio dictation experience for document production.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to a busy consultant surgeon and team.
• Diary management, correspondence, referrals, calls and emails.
• Oversee elective waiting lists and coordinate surgical admissions.
• Touch type from audio dictation and handle confidential information.

Skills

GCSE English & Maths

IT skills

Hospital systems

Telephone manner

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Typing / dictation

Initiative

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Grade C or equivalent)

Typewriting / word processing RSA Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hospital computer systems

Job description

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Surgical Secretary (Band 3) to support the Colorectal Surgery team. This permanent, full-time role focuses on diary management, communications, and administrative duties to ensure smooth patient pathways.

You will work closely with consultant surgeons, manage referrals, typing, and clinic coordination while upholding confidentiality and NHS standards in a busy hospital environment.