NHS Medical Secretary: Rota & Patient Coordination

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Medical Secretary within Healthcare of Older People (HCOP). You will provide high‑quality admin and secretarial support to consultants and multidisciplinary teams, including typing clinic letters, discharge summaries and arranging appointments to keep pathways moving.

You will coordinate the Resident Doctor rota, liaise with clinicians and maintain patient data across Trust IT systems to support timely, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths A-C level.
• Business Administration NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in a clerical environment and NHS context is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Audio and copy typing of clinic letters and discharge summaries.
• Arrange appointments and manage consultant diaries.
• Coordinate Resident Doctor rota and monitor annual leave.

Skills

Customer service experience

Microsoft Office

IT systems experience

Education

GCSE English and Maths A-C

Business Administration NVQ Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Medical Secretary within Healthcare of Older People (HCOP). You will provide high‑quality admin and secretarial support to consultants and multidisciplinary teams, including typing clinic letters, discharge summaries and arranging appointments to keep pathways moving.

You will coordinate the Resident Doctor rota, liaise with clinicians and maintain patient data across Trust IT systems to support timely, compassionate care.