Paediatric Medical Secretary - Part-Time (Mon–Tue)

Gateshead Health; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 8,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Gateshead Health in Gateshead is seeking a Part-time Medical Secretary in Paediatrics to support consultants and clinical teams. The role focuses on efficient administration, patient pathways, and timely communication with patients and external providers.

The position is fixed-term for 6 months, 15 hours per week (Mon/Tue, 9am-5pm). Applicants must commit to the stated pattern and demonstrate NHS admin experience.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of typing/word processing experience.
• GCSE English and Maths at level C or above.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a secretary.
• Experience using Microsoft Word/Excel as part of daily duties.
• RSA 3 Typing or Word Processing certification.
• NVQ 3 in Business Administration or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive secretarial service to consultants and the wider clinical team.
• Oversee patient pathways by managing Open Referrals within Careflow.
• Administer diaries, meetings, leave, and cover for teaching and induction activities.
• Support patient pathways, monitoring progress, and follow up actions within the Waiting List framework.
• Manage clinics’ capacity, cancellations, rescheduling, and urgent patient appointments within SLAs.
• Be the main point of contact for patients and third parties, handling sensitive information.

Skills

Typing/Word Processing

Secretarial Experience

MS Word/Excel

GCSE English & Maths

RSA Typing

NVQ 3 Business Admin

Education

NVQ 3 Certificate in Business Administration

RSA 3 Typing or Word Processing

Tools

Microsoft Word/Excel

Job description

Gateshead Health in Gateshead is seeking a Part-time Medical Secretary in Paediatrics to support consultants and clinical teams. The role focuses on efficient administration, patient pathways, and timely communication with patients and external providers.

The position is fixed-term for 6 months, 15 hours per week (Mon/Tue, 9am-5pm). Applicants must commit to the stated pattern and demonstrate NHS admin experience.