Imaging Medical Secretary

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital is seeking a dedicated Secretary for the Imaging Department. This full-time role involves providing administrative support to radiologists, ensuring smooth operations while embodying the Trust's values. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a flexible approach to work.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free tea and coffee

Great flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Lease car scheme

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

On-site nursery (chargeable)

Extensive staff health and well-being program

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Experience working with the public is ideal.
• A flexible approach to departmental needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to consultant radiologists and specialty doctors.
• Undertake typing reports, manage appointments, and handle enquiries.
• Ensure compliance with national and local imaging standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Department: Imaging

Fixed-term contract until 31.01.2026

Band 4 - £26,530 - £29,114 per annum pro rata

Full-time - 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

You will be responsible for providing an efficient and effective secretarial service to the Radiologist in the Imaging Department.

You will be working as part of a secretarial team as well as providing general administrative support to the department. This is a challenging role but if you are a bright, enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who likes to be kept busy, this could be the post for you.

The successful applicants will have excellent communication skills. Enjoy working as part of a team and ideally will have had previous experience of working with the public. A flexible approach to the needs of the department is essential.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Interview date: 30.06.2025

• To provide high-quality support to the consultant radiologists, speciality doctors in radiology, and advanced reporting practitioners to facilitate the smooth running of the imaging department.
• To undertake a full range of secretarial duties including typing reports and correspondence, dealing with telephone/email enquiries, arranging appointments, and supporting ongoing and new clinical imaging workloads.
• To gain understanding of national and local imaging standards and targets and be proactive in ensuring that imaging and the trust can deliver a service that meets the standards and targets that have been set.
• To provide a considerate, patient-focused service in all dealings with patients and staff around the hospital and throughout the healthcare system.

Our values: "We care, We communicate, We collaborate, We contribute"

Staff feedback: "80% of Administrative and Clerical colleagues feel that MKUH has made reasonable adjustments to enable them to do their work" (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

Benefits

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital. Our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embody our Trust's values and behaviors. We appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On-site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being program

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on-site to improve patient care. The hospital is undergoing significant investment and is rated 'good' by the CQC. Visit our website for the latest news.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Tracey Woodwards
Job title: Office Manager
Email: [e-mail]