Medical Secretary - Cellular Pathology
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
High Wycombe, HP112TTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
To assist Consultant and junior medical staff, and laboratory-based staff in the provision of an efficient, effective and comprehensive service in the...
Responsibility to carry out the requirements of the other Consultant Pathologists and the Junior Medical staff regarding typing of letters, second opinions, histology and cytology reports including macroscopic, microscopic and diagnostic descriptions, Coroner's and Hospital post mortem reports and the circulation of any of the above. Addition of SNOMED codes to reports
This includes processing both NHS and Private Patient reports.
A good working knowledge of medical terminology is required in order to complete all aspects of job description to the required standard
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Education, qualifications and training
Essential: - Educated to GCSE Level with English Language, Maths and IT skills; - AMSPAR or equivalent experience; - Trained to use all Microsoft Office package
Experience
Essential: - Experience working as a Medical Secretary or similar role in CellPath; - experience of processing data in excel; - Ability to touch and audio type
Skills knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Polite telephone manner and good communication skills
- Able to enter data on the computer accurately with attention to detail
- Able to file in alphabetic and numerical order.
- Able to work as part of a team and use own initiative.
- knowledge of histopathology terminology
Special Circumstances
Essential: - Ability to work flexibly, if required to cover other staff absences.
Desirable: - Ability to travel to other sites.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
12 October 2026
Last checked
14 October 2026
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