Medical Secretary

NHS; Stafford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Medical Secretary for the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Directorate at County Hospital, Stafford. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills and a background in secretarial duties. Responsibilities include supporting consultants and managing clinical appointments. Applicants should have good general education and RSA III word processing skills. This role offers competitive pay and a chance to be part of a dedicated healthcare team.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience in secretarial/clerical background.
• Audio type‑writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to Obstetric & Gynaecology consultants.
• Manage appointments and referrals efficiently.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Clinical typing experience

Understanding of clinics and appointments

Able to use their own initiative

Outstanding empathy and compassion

Education

Good general education to include GCSE English or equivalent

RSA III word processing or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office packages

Job description

Job Summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role; however, it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa. You must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Are you looking to work in a fast‑paced team?

If you answered yes, then this role could be for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Secretary within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Directorate at County Hospital, University Hospitals of North Midlands.

The position is part‑time 30 hours – (Monday to Friday – days/hours to be agreed with the successful candidate).

Main Duties

We are looking to appoint a Medical Secretary to the Obstetric & Gynaecology Secretarial Team. This would be an ideal opportunity for anyone who has experience of working in the NHS. You will have experience of administration duties and dealing with members of the public.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent communication skills
• Outstanding empathy and compassion
• Able to use their own initiative
• Organisational skills
• Experience of Microsoft Office packages
• Clinical typing experience
• Understanding of clinics and appointments
• Understanding of referral to treatment pathways

About Us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites – Royal Stoke in Stoke‑on‑Trent and County Hospital in Stafford – we are proud to serve around three million people and are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution. We are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM creates and encourages a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Key Details

Date posted: 12 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Part‑time

Reference number: 205-7515390-A

Job location: County Hospital – Women's Health Centre, Weston Road, Stafford, ST16 3SA

Job Responsibilities

Medical Secretary to Obstetric & Gynaecology consultants.

Please see the job description and person specification for further information and/or contact Emily Moody for further details.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications (Essential)

• Good general education to include GCSE English or equivalent
• RSA III word processing or equivalent

Experience (Essential)

• Secretarial/clerical background.
• Audio type‑writing skills

Skills & Knowledge (Essential)

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office package including: Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of hospital systems

Personal Qualities (Essential)

• Able to use own initiative.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a demanding, pressurised environment

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer Details

Employer name: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address: County Hospital – Women's Health Centre, Weston Road, Stafford, ST16 3SA

Employer website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk