Medical Secretary - Hepatology | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Cambridge is seeking a highly motivated Medical Secretary to join their Hepatology service. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to consultants and assist patients. Key responsibilities include managing secretarial duties, processing patient information, and coordinating team meetings. Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential. This part-time role offers various employee benefits, promoting a positive work-life balance.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Subsidised travel and parking

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in secretarial and administrative roles.
• Ability to handle patient and GP queries sensitively.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate meetings and optimize clinic time.
• Produce clinic letters and documents.

Skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the Hepatology service at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This position involves working within the established administration team as a Medical Secretary to support patients and the multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties and provide administrative support to the multidisciplinary team.
• Process information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner; liaise with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as Primary Care and Community service providers in accordance with current policies.
• Provide a comprehensive Medical Secretary and PA service to Consultants, including coordinating meetings, optimizing clinic time, producing clinic letters and other documents, and dealing with patient and GP queries in a sympathetic and constructive manner.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to use initiative.
• Computer literate with good attention to detail; able to work accurately and both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

About the Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1,100 beds, CUH aims to provide a quality service centred on patients, staff and partners. CUH’s values are Together, Safe, Kind, Excellent.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, or socio-economic background.

Role Details

The position is for 18.75 hours per week, working on a Tuesday and Friday.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Sponsorship options are described in the original advert text; please review the pack for full details.

Advert Timings

The advert will close at midnight on 22 December 2025. Interviews are due to be held on 16 January 2026.

Benefits

CUH offers development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, a shopping concourse and day nurseries. Benefits also include subsidised travel; Park and Ride between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites, free routes to Cambridge train station and hospitals, and subsidised on-site parking for eligible staff. CUH supports good work-life balance with flexible arrangements where possible, including part-time, job-share, term-time, and flexible start/finish times.

On-campus amenities include hot food available 24/7 at reduced cost, and a staff pod break space with a colleague café and rest area.

How to Apply

Please note the advert closes on 22 December 2025. For discussion about required hours, contact the provided HR/Recruitment contact in the advert.