Medical Secretary

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in Stafford is seeking a part-time Medical Secretary for the Obstetrics & Gynaecology team. The role requires outstanding organisational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and clinical typing experience. Applicants should have a general education up to GCSE level, including English. The position involves administrative support for consultants and managing appointments. The salary ranges from £24,937 to £26,598 per annum pro rata, offering a chance to contribute to a caring healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a secretarial or clerical role.
• Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support Obstetric & Gynaecology consultants with administrative tasks.
• Assist with scheduling and managing clinic appointments.

Skills

Outstanding empathy and compassion

Organisational skills

Experience of Microsoft Office packages

Clinical typing experience

Understanding of medical terminology

Ability to work in a demanding environment

Education

Good general education including GCSE English

RSA III word processing or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Medical Secretary – Obstetrics & Gynaecology – part-time 30 hours Monday to Friday at County Hospital, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust.

Closing date: 26 December 2025.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust 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? If you answered yes, then this role could be for you!

Main duties of the job

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.

About the position

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

Qualifications and experience

• 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 we’re 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 regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage 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.

Job responsibilities

Medical Secretary to Obstetric & Gynaecology consultants.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

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

Experience

• Secretarial/clerical background.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of Microsoft office package including: Microsoft word and outlook
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of hospital systems

Personal Qualities

• Able to use own initiative.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• 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.

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

£24,937 to £26,598 a yearper annum pro rata