Colorectal Surgical Secretary — Flexible Hours | NHS Benefits

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave allowance

NHS pension scheme

Competitive bank rates

Discounts at local shops, restaurants,

Two on-site nurseries

Reward and recognition scheme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Permanent Surgical Secretary to support the Colorectal Surgery team. The role focuses on elective surgery waiting lists, admissions, and a busy consultant's diary.

You will type dictations, manage clinics, and coordinate with external bodies while maintaining patient confidentiality. The post requires fast, accurate audio typing, good medical terminology knowledge, and strong organisational skills within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above, or equivalent.
• Experience dealing with members of the public and prioritising workload.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; accuracy in typing and document handling.
• Proficient use of hospital computer systems and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive secretarial service to a busy consultant surgeon.
• Act as first point of contact for patients, GPs, colleagues and outside bodies.
• Manage elective surgery waiting lists and use of theatre lists.
• Plan and coordinate surgical admissions for patients.
• Track results and appointments and flag urgent items to clinicians.
• Audio-type correspondence and clinical documents from dictation.
• Manage the consultant's diary, arrange appointments and paperwork.
• Check clinic outcomes for accuracy and liaise with Central Booking Office.
• Maintain databases for audits and service improvements.
• Support training and cover colleagues during absence.

Skills

Verbal communication

English accuracy

Organisational skills

Touch typing

Audio typing

Microsoft Office

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

Education

GCSE English & Maths grade C+

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Hospital computer systems

Job description

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Permanent Surgical Secretary to support the Colorectal Surgery team. The role focuses on elective surgery waiting lists, admissions, and a busy consultant's diary.

You will type dictations, manage clinics, and coordinate with external bodies while maintaining patient confidentiality. The post requires fast, accurate audio typing, good medical terminology knowledge, and strong organisational skills within a multidisciplinary team.