Medical Secretary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; West Midlands; 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. This role at County Hospital involves providing secretarial support to consultants and requires strong communication skills and experience with Microsoft Office. An ideal candidate will have an understanding of clinical environments and be able to work under pressure. This role offers a salary from £24,937 to £26,598 pro rata and is fixed-term for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the NHS is advantageous.
• Previous secretarial or clerical background.
• Able to work under pressure and in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to Obstetric & Gynaecology consultants.
• Manage appointments and patient communications.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Outstanding empathy and compassion

Organisational skills

Experience of Microsoft Office packages

Clinical typing experience

Understanding of referrals to treatment pathways

Education

Good general education including GCSE English or equivalent

RSA III word processing or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 that could be right for you.

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

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.

Ideal candidate

• 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 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 fostering a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co‑created by staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

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.

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

Job responsibilities

• Medical Secretary to Obstetric & Gynaecology consultants.

Please see 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 typewriting skills.

Skills & Knowledge – Essential

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

Skills & Knowledge – 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.

Employer details

Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

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

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