Medical Secretary

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Medical Secretary (Band 3) within Respiratory Medicine. The role is 37.5 hours per week, requiring proven medical secretarial experience, audio typing, and strong organisational skills.

A recognised secretarial qualification is desirable. The successful candidate will handle a high workload in a dynamic team, prioritise tasks, and maintain confidentiality while using NHS systems and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Typing qualifications to RSA II or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology/AMSPAR qualification.
• Good general standard of literacy and numeracy.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Prioritisation

Data entry

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Customer care

Initiative

Attention to detail

Education

RSA II typing qualification

Medical terminology AMSPAR

Literacy & numeracy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

NHS systems

Job description

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Secretary

The closing date is 12 November 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Division of Medicine, where applications are now invited for a Medical Secretary (Band 3) working in Respiratory Medicine. The position is working 37.5 hours per week. This is a demanding but rewarding role. It is essential that the successful applicant has a recognised secretarial qualification, or has sufficient proven medical secretarial experience with experience in audio typing, excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Main duties of the job

The Medical Secretary role is a highly diverse, demanding but rewarding role, working as part of a friendly, dynamic team. It is essential that the successful applicant has proven medical secretarial experience, the ability to type to a high standard and desire to develop and learn new skills and competencies.

The successful candidate will have the confidence and enthusiasm to take on the challenges of this role and experience to manage a high workload. Applicants must be organised, have the ability to work under their own initiative and able to prioritise a competing workload.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a more detailed description and main responsibilities of this position.

Qualifications

• Typing qualifications to RSA II or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology/AMSPAR qualification
• Good general standard of literacy and numeracy

Experience

• Secretarial experience in a clinical environment
• Working knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Outlook, Excel
• Working knowledge and experience of using NHS systems

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and maintain concentration in a pressurised working environment
• Demonstrate good organisational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise work and consistently meet deadlines
• Customer care skills including diplomacy and sensitivity
• Ability to input data accurately and efficiently
• Ability to solve problems using analytical and judgemental skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information without compromising confidentiality or Trust

Behavioural Qualities

• Flexible approach to constantly changing work priorities
• Maintain calm approach under pressure during stressful situations
• Trust Values and Behaviours

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust