Secretarial Manager- Histopathology

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham seeks a Secretarial Manager in Histopathology. The role involves clerical and secretarial management within the Histopathology Department, requiring proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with medical terminology. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working under pressure. Application is encouraged promptly due to potential early closure of the vacancy.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience and knowledge of MS applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Previous experience with NHS laboratory computer system is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and secretarial management services for the Histopathology Department.
• Communicate with various service users at different levels.
• Deal with mortuary issues and work under pressure.

Skills

Attention to detail

Experience with MS Word

Experience with MS Excel

Experience with MS Outlook

Knowledge of medical terminology

Medical Secretary qualification

Education

Qualification or previous experience in a similar role

RSA/OCR level 2 qualification or equivalent

Tools

Telepath laboratory computer information system

NHS SBS ordering and procurement

Job description

Go back Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Secretarial Manager- Histopathology

The closing date is 26 November 2025

A full-time vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to join our small friendly team in the Histopathology Department.

The successful applicant will play an important role providing clerical and secretarial management services for the Medical, Scientific and clerical team within the Histopathology Department.

Main duties of the job

Duties are varied and applicants will possess an RSA/OCR level 2 qualification (or equivalent). Experience of Microsoft Office packages, outlook, EXCEL is essential previous use of Telepath laboratory computer information system would be desirable, however training may be provided. Audio typing is essential, and you will have experience of communicating with a range of service users at different levels and be able to deal the mortuary issues. You will be expected to work under pressure and to deadlines.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Attention and Accuracy to detail
• Extensive experience and knowledge of MS applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience and knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
• Qualification or previous experience in a similar role
• Previous experience with a NHS laboratory computer system
• Previous use of NHS SBS ordering and procurement
• Medical Secretary qualification

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

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

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