Medical Secretary
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Barrow-In-Furness,, LA14 4LFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
2 days leftJob description
We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, well-motivated Secretary to join our Team providing comprehensive secretarial support to the Care of the Elderl...
This is an ideal opportunity for personal development enabling the post holder to develop their skills and knowledge working alongside medical and nursing staff within this busy, but friendly environment. 1. To provide a full secretarial service for the relevant departments, ensuring clinic letters, discharge summaries, medical reports are accurately typed using digital dictation within a 5-day turnaround 2. To work in close liaison with Team Leaders, medical staff/ clinicians to ensure that the patient's 18 week journey is not breached and targets are met. 3. Provide administration and secretarial support for the relevant speciality meetings which may require accurate minute taking 6. Liaise and mediate between patients, relatives, General Practitioners and all medical staff, exercising initiative and excellent interpersonal skills to ensure that such contact is sensitive, empathetic and effective. 7. To work cohesively as a team in a supportive environment. 8. Be able to work flexibly across the workforce model within medicine as a whole.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website
https: //www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.
Qualifications
Essential
- ECDL or recognised typing qualification or relevant experience GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
- Audio typewriting or equivalent qualification or experience
Experience
Essential: - Previous administration and/or secretarial experience; - Audio typing experience
Desirable: - Experience of working with a digital dictating system
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of data protection and the requirement for confidentiality
- Evidence of clear communication, skills, with the ability to use tact and diplomacy at all times
- proficiency in English Language
- Able to work following instruction and procedures
- Ability to work as part of a team and be a supportive team member
- Accuracy and attention to detail
Desirable: - Knowledge and use of medical terminology; - Knowledge of the Lorenzo computer system; - Awareness of H&S issues
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to travel as required
- Self motivated
- Attention to detail Co-operative, flexible, enthusiastic, approachable and friendly
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to adopt new working practices as and when necessary
- Aptitude and willingness to learn
- Clear understanding of patient confidentiality
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
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First seen
8 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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