Medical Secretary - Radiology

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An orthopaedic hospital in the UK is looking for a Medical Secretary in Radiology. The role involves providing comprehensive secretarial support to Consultant Radiologists, managing diaries, typing reports, and effective communication with patients. Ideal candidates should have qualifications such as AMSPAR diploma and at least 3 years of experience in a medical secretarial role, preferably within the NHS. This position requires strong knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to handle challenging conversations.

Benefits

Outstanding professional development opportunities

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a medical secretarial role.
• Demonstrated examples of work prioritisation.
• Proficient in shorthand.

Responsibilities

• Provide full secretarial support for Radiologists and Radiology Fellows.
• Type and distribute radiology reports and letters.
• Manage diary and liaise with internal and external professionals.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of medical terminology

Experience in medical secretarial role

Ability to manage difficult conversations

RSA Level 3 typing

Education

Completion of Medical Secretaries Course (AMSPAR diploma) or NVQ Level 3 in Administration

4 GCSE's or equivalent

Job description

Medical Secretary - Radiology

The closing date is 07 October 2025.

The Radiology Medical Secretary provides an efficient and comprehensive professional secretarial service to the Consultant Radiologists and Radiology Fellows. To exercise initiative and independent judgement whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality and diplomacy at all times.

Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, this role does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria and the position is not therefore eligible for sponsorship. Applications from candidates that require skilled worker sponsorship will NOT be shortlisted.

Main duties of the job

Full and comprehensive secretarial support for Radiologists and Radiology Fellows as well as support for Radiology Leads.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Typing of letters
• Typing of imaging reports
• Diary management
• Liaising with professionals both internal and external to Radiology
• Prioritisation of workload (both personal and for consultants)
• Operating the Radiology Systems to a high standard
• Working closely with the Radiology Leads and secretarial team to provide support

About us

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you\'ll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans\' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK). RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.

Job responsibilities

To work as part of a secretarial team providing cross cover in the absence of other Radiology Medical Secretarial staff, thus maintaining a highly efficient secretarial service to the Consultant Radiologists/Radiology Fellows.

To develop and acquire detailed knowledge and understanding of medical terminology throughout sub-specialities, being able to undertake typing of radiology reports (all imaging modalities) to RSH Stage III standard through audio word processing, shorthand dictation and the RIS (Radiology Information System).

Distribute radiology reports as necessary to the relevant healthcare professions

Deal with frequent interruption and prioritise personal and consultant workloads whilst maintaining a high level of concentration.

Type and distribute summary and letters for Consultant Radiologists

Communicate with patients in a professional and helpful manner, showing due empathy particularly when dealing with anxious/distressed patients.

Become a proficient Superuser on Radiology Systems

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Secretaries Course (AMSPAR diploma) or NVQ Level 3 in Administration or equivalent
• 4 GCSE\'s or equivalent
• RSA Level 3 typing or equivalent

Experience

• 3+ years experience in medical secretarial role
• >5years experience in NHS setting

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of Radiology specific terminology
• Understanding of diagnostic and treatment pathways
• Specific knowledge of MSK/orthopaedic pathways

Experience

• Ability to demonstrate examples of work prioritisation
• Ability to manage difficult or challanging conversations/situations

Experience

• shorthand

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 name

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT