Histopathology Medical secretary

NHS; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Medical Secretary to join the Histopathology Team at Harrogate & District Hospital. The role involves providing an efficient secretarial service, producing reports, and supporting the department's operations. The successful candidate will work part-time in a well-regarded team focused on high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Supportive culture

Recognition programs

Support and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience of audio typing/word processing.
• Good general education; GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all secretarial and administrative duties required by the Histopathology Department.
• Produce histopathology and cytology reports using audio, dictation, and word processing systems.

Skills

Good command of written English

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics

Tools

Audio typing

Word processing

Job description

Job summary

Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP is an innovative joint-venture Pathology service between Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This partnership delivers high-quality Pathology services through collaboration between three Trusts for the benefit of patients and service users. The successful candidate will be employed directly by Harrogate Hospital.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Secretary to join our Histopathology Team at Harrogate & District Hospital. The Histopathology laboratory provides a clinically led diagnostic Histopathology and Non-Gynae Cytology service to HDFT.

The successful candidate will work closely with other Histopathology secretarial colleagues to provide an efficient and effective secretarial service for the department. The post-holder must perform all secretarial and administrative duties required to support and ensure continuity of service within the Histopathology Department.

The Pathology team at Harrogate is highly regarded, with an excellent reputation among service users. Our focus is on delivering a high-quality service with patients at the center of everything we do. Our vision is to achieve excellence every time.

The post is for up to 30 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

1. Undertake all secretarial and administrative duties required by the Histopathology Department, following the Department's standard operating procedures and meeting standards for timeliness and accuracy.
2. Produce histopathology and cytology reports using audio, dictation, and word processing systems.
3. Organize, attend, produce, and circulate minutes and documentation for Histopathology Department meetings and ad hoc meetings.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Leeds, and parts of the North East.

We provide outstanding care to patients and staff, valuing Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork, and Equality. If you're seeking a rewarding NHS career where you can make a difference, HDFT could be the right place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture that encourages bringing your whole self to work.
• Recognition programs, including 'Making a Difference', 'Team of the Month', and annual awards.
• Support and wellbeing benefits, including Employee Assistance, counseling, and physiotherapy services.

Please note:

• Posts may close early if sufficient applications are received.
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles; ensure the role qualifies before applying.
• We do not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All offers are subject to pre-employment checks.

Details

Date posted: 09 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 421-LTUCC-2032S-A

Job location: Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SX

Job description

For more information, see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification. For questions, contact Janet Bingham at [e-mail] or 01423 555663.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Good general education; GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience of audio typing/word processing.
• Good command of written English.

Desirable:

• Secretarial qualifications up to RSA3, ITQ Level 2, ECDL, CLAIT, or equivalent.
• Experience in NHS hospital and/or Pathology environment.
• Medical terminology knowledge.

Additional information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.

Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome; see UK Visas and Immigration for details.

From 6 April 2017, applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country of residence over 12 months in the past 10 years. Guidance is available online.

Employer details

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SX

Website: https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/