Medical Secretary

Cheswold Park Hospital; Purston Jaglin; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Purston Jaglin seeks a Medical Secretary to provide essential administrative support to clinical teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, particularly within the NHS, and be confident using Microsoft Office tools. This position offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for training and development. Working hours are 37.5 per week, with a salary band of £24,937–£26,598.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Experience as a medical secretary or in a similar admin role (NHS experience is a bonus).
• Fluency with Microsoft Office suite and electronic diary systems.
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and information governance.

Responsibilities

• Managing correspondence, reports, and medical records.
• Handling calls and emails from patients, families, and professionals.
• Coordinating appointments, clinics, and meetings.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Decision-making and prioritisation ability

Customer care and interpersonal skills

Resilience to pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

SystmOne

Job description

Job Summary

Position: Medical Secretary – North Kirklees Older Peoples Service

Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm

Salary: Band 3 (£24,937–£26,598 per year)

About the Role

You will support clinical teams with secretarial and administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operation behind the scenes.

Your Day‑to‑day

• Managing correspondence, reports, and medical records
• Handling calls and emails from patients, families, and professionals
• Coordinating appointments, clinics, and meetings
• Being a key part of our friendly admin hub team

About You

• Experience as a medical secretary or in a similar admin role (NHS experience is a bonus)
• Confident using Microsoft Office and patient record systems like SystmOne
• Clear communication and teamwork skills
• Organised, reliable, and caring

What You Will Get

• Supportive team environment in our communal hub
• Opportunities for training and development
• The chance to contribute to a service that really matters

Contact

For more information or an informal chat, please contact Sheridan Wood‑Ives, Locality Resource Manager – 07827 308510.

About Us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust providing community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We aim to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities.

Essential Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Line Manager/Admin Supervisor, you will provide a comprehensive, confidential secretarial and administrative service to clinical and support services, adhering to policies, procedures, and confidentiality standards.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Decision‑making and prioritisation ability
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and information governance
• Customer care and interpersonal skills
• Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotionally distressing situations
• Fluency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and electronic diary systems

Desirable

• Experience in NHS software programmes
• Leadership skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Willingness to undertake further study and development

Additional Information

COVID‑19 vaccination is strongly encouraged. This role does not meet any UK Visas and Immigration sponsorship requirements at present.

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We encourage applications from all protected characteristic groups and value diversity.