Lead Medical Secretary – Paediatrics

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals

Preston

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 31,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is seeking an experienced Community Paediatric Administrator to support Consultants and coordinate ASD/ADHD pathways. You will manage diaries, schedule clinics and multidisciplinary meetings, and lead a team of secretaries across Community Paediatric Services.

The role requires NHS knowledge, GCSEs, and office IT skills; training is provided. Based at Royal Preston Hospital, the post is a permanent full-time position offering 37.5 hours weekly with a salary of

Qualifications

Educated to GCSE level (English and Maths).
Microsoft Office 365 proficiency required.
NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
Ability to lead, motivate, and support a team.
Core People Management Skills (ILM 3).
Typing or equivalent keyboard experience 50 WPM.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, proactive support to Community Paediatric Consultants.
Manage complex diaries and schedule clinics and multidisciplinary meetings across ASD and ADHD pathways.
Lead a team of support secretaries and administrative staff with day-to-day supervision.
Oversee operational aspects of the building, room bookings and clinic space utilisation.
Coordinate communication between clinical teams, patients, families, and stakeholders.