Medical Secretary - Radiology

NHS; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading orthopaedic hospital in Oswestry seeks an experienced Medical Secretary to provide comprehensive support for Radiologists. You will manage diaries, liaise with healthcare professionals, and communicate effectively with patients. Minimum of 3 years' experience in a medical secretarial role required, with a strong understanding of medical terminology. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Access to professional development opportunities

Strong staff benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in medical secretarial role.
• 5+ years experience in NHS setting.
• Ability to demonstrate examples of work prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support for Radiologists and Radiology Fellows.
• Manage diary and prioritize the workload effectively.
• Communicate with patients and handle challenging conversations.

Skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Extensive knowledge of medical terminology

Shorthand skills

Professional communication

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Go back Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Secretary - Radiology

The closing date is 07 October 2025

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 Foundation Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with strong staff and patient satisfaction and a 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 offer a range of staff benefits, access to professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities, including our Headley Court Veterans\' Orthopaedic Centre. RJAH has strong links with 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 NHS Foundation Trust