Senior Medical Secretary
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Bolton, BL3 5BNView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
28 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
Part time 30 hours per week. Permanent post. We are looking for a highly organised medical secretary with experience in a similar setting to undertake...
Provision of medical secretarial duties and administrative support to the consultants and clinical team , Support the medical secretariat team and ensure smooth efficient running of the office and meet appropriate targets.
The post holder will require a high degree of organisational skills and excellent working knowledge of administrative systems, with the ability to communicate to staff and patients at all levels.
Please see the current Job description and Personnel specification within , that contains all details .
The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed.
Qualifications
Essential: - GCSE English language; - GCSE Maths Grade; - AMSPAR qualification or equivalent extperience; - OCR/RSA level II Audio Typing or equivalent experience
Desirable: - ECDL or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of medical audio typing
- Recent experience of working in a busy office setting as part of a team.
- Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Significant experience with Microsoft Office Software packages, Word and Excel
- Relevant years' experience of providing secretarial support to Senior Managers/medical professionals.
Desirable
- Understanding of Data Protection Act and Knowledge of Trust policies regarding Data Protection and Security of Information, and the application of these in the workplace.
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to liaise with clinicians, senior managers and clerical staff.
- Familiarity with medical terminology
- Able to encourage and motivate staff
- Knowledge of NHS targets, including 18 Weeks RTT
- Knowledge of the patient care process in hospital
Desirable
- Understanding of Data Protection Act and Knowledge of Trust policies regarding Data Protection and Security of Information, and the application of these in the workplace.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Adaptable & flexible approach to working
- Professional and patient focused, with a strong commitment to providing high quality care.
- Able to successfully initiate and manage change.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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