Radiology Support Secretary (Band 3)

Transformation Unit; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Radiology Support Secretary (Band 3) to join our Radiology Secretary Team in Warrington. You will provide comprehensive administrative support to Medical Secretaries, Consultants and the Radiology department, handling typing and communications with care for patient data.

We value accuracy, confidentiality and teamwork. A typing test will be part of the interview process; sponsorship information may apply where relevant.

Qualifications

• Medical Secretary experience
• Sound knowledge of Windows applications
• Good organisation skills
• Knowledge of patient admin systems
• Familiarity with medical terminology

Responsibilities

• Type (from audio/digital dictation) radiology reports and other correspondence within agreed timescales
• Dispatch reports promptly
• Assist Radiology Secretaries/Administrator in administrative duties as required
• Support the Department in maintaining accurate patient records and confidentiality

Skills

Good organisation skills

Teamwork and initiative

Knowledge of patient admin systems

Familiarity with medical terminology

Tools

Windows applications

Job description

Employer North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust. Warrington & Halton Hospitals Town Warrington Salary Per Annum, Pro Rata Closing 05/11/2026 23:59

Radiology Support Secretary (Band 3)

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

We’re looking for a Support Secretary to join our amazing Radiology Secretary Team

If you’re organised, enthusiastic, and enjoy working as part of a supportive and friendly team, we’d love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting our Radiology service

To provide a comprehensive support service to Medical Secretaries, Consultant(s), Medical Staff and the Departmental Team within the general procedures laid down for the Department. The confidential nature of all work concerning patients must be understood and safeguarded. The Support Secretary is part of a team and must regard the interests of the patient as paramount and, as such, must be aware of the Data Protection Act (1968) and be aware of the consequences of failure to comply with it.

Main duties of the job

To type (within agreed timescales), mostly from audio/digital dictation, radiology reports and other correspondence as required. Dispatch reports promptly

To participate in the Alert system for notifying results

To assist the Radiology Secretaries/Administrator in administrative duties as required.

Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation

Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other

Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn

Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:

• Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone
• Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
• Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
• One team - we work well together and with our communities

We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.

We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.

Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see Job Description for further detailed information about the role.

Please note: a typing test will be completed as part of the interview process

Person specification

Experience

• Medical Secretary experience

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of Windows applications

Skills, knowledge and competencies

• Good organisation skills
• Ability to work both as part of a team and on own initiative
• Knowledge of patient admin systems
• Familiarity with medical terminology

Further Information

NCM hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship, there is a minimum set of criteria that must be met and not all roles are eligible. You can find more information on the Government website

Please review your eligibility and the eligibility of the role before submitting your application.

All advertised roles may close early if there are high numbers of suitable candidates.

Pre-employment checks for applicants with previous NHS service will include confirmation of any Mutually Agreed Resignation Scheme (MARS), Voluntary Redundancy or Compulsory Redundancy payments received.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

Application numbers

This vacancy is due to close on the advertised date. However, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.