Senior Medical Secretary - General Surgery

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust for a Senior Medical Secretary within the General Surgery department. The successful candidate will provide secretarial support to the Gastroenterology team, requiring proficiency in various computerised systems. This role offers flexible working arrangements and numerous benefits, including annual leave and NHS pension scheme membership.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme membership

Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics, and more

NHS Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance for loans, savings, and budgeting advice

Stockport Credit Union for local financial advice

Qualifications

• Previous secretarial experience required.
• Proficiency in computerised systems such as PAS, Advantis, and Winscribe.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive secretarial support to the Gastroenterology department.
• Provide efficient and effective Senior Medical Secretary service to named Consultants.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Typing skills

Tools

Patient Administration System (PAS)

Advantis

Winscribe Digital dictation system

Job description

To provide an effective and efficient Senior Medical Secretary service to named Consultants within the General Surgery department.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for proactive and enthusiastic individuals to join the medical secretarial team in the Surgery, GI, and Critical Care Division at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.

As a team player, you will be responsible for delivering comprehensive secretarial support to the Gastroenterology department within the division. The role requires proficiency in computerised systems such as PAS (Patient Administration System), Advantis, and the Winscribe Digital dictation system.

The successful candidate will have previous secretarial experience, with excellent organisational, communication, and typing skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as a healthcare provider and one of its largest employers. We aim to reflect the diversity of our community and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from underrepresented groups.

If you need support with your application, please contact a member of the recruitment team to discuss alternative methods.

We value flexible working arrangements and will consider requests seriously to accommodate individual needs while meeting service requirements.

Benefits We Offer

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics, and more
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance for loans, savings, and budgeting advice
• Stockport Credit Union for local financial advice

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Rebecca Keenan
Job title: Directorate Support Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]