Trauma & Orthopaedics Medical Secretary: Key Admin Support

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Medical Secretary to support the Trauma & Orthopaedics Department in the Surgery and Critical Care Group. You will handle correspondence, update patient records, coordinate investigations and book appointments, while assisting with meetings and training for new staff.

The role requires confidentiality, strong IT skills and the ability to engage with patients and professionals across the Trust. Training and development are provided.

Qualifications

• A strong standard of typing, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative support to the clinical team.
• Manage incoming mail and action on correspondence.
• Respond to enquiries from patients, GPs, consultants and external bodies.
• Update patient records with accuracy and confidentiality.

Skills

Audio Typing

Verbal & Written Communication

Time Management

Teamwork & Initiative

Education

GCSE English included

RSA Typing/Word Processing

NVQ2 in Business Administration

Tools

NHS software systems

Job description

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Medical Secretary to support the Trauma & Orthopaedics Department in the Surgery and Critical Care Group. You will handle correspondence, update patient records, coordinate investigations and book appointments, while assisting with meetings and training for new staff.

The role requires confidentiality, strong IT skills and the ability to engage with patients and professionals across the Trust. Training and development are provided.