Support Medical Secretary
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol, BS2 8EGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
5 October 2026
5 days leftJob description
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to provide an effective and efficient secretarial service to members of the O...
o To audio type, edit and proof read clinical letters, general correspondence and reports using the Trust's Digital Dictation and Speech Recognition System, ensuring that all correspondence is despatched within the Trust's target turnaround timeso Achieve the required standard of proofreading/editing using the Trust's Digital Dictation and Speech Recognition System, as specified by the Trusto Use the relevant computer systems and Patient Administration System (PAS) to accurately input and retrieve patient information, updating demographics where necessaryo To check incoming email inbox(s) on a daily basis to keep up to date with departmental and Trust wide news and information
We would welcome applications from those who meet all of the essential criteria as set out in the person specification. This includes having a qualification in word processing or audio typing (or equivalent), educated to GCSE grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths, and Business and Administration Level 3 NVQ or equivalent experience.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to undertake a dictation/editing typing test prior to a face-to-face interview.
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Knowledge, Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent keyboard skills, IT skills including Microsoft packages
- Excellent organisational skills
- Attention to detail
- Effective and polite atter when dealing with people, both face to face and on the telephone
- Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Able to work on your own, using your own initiative, if required
- Confident to handle difficult conversations with patients, relatives and carers
Experience
Essential: - Experient of dealing with the public, both on the telephone and in person
Desirable: - Experience as a medical secretary; - Previous NHS experience; - Understanding of medical terminology
Qualifications & Training
Essential: - Educated to GCSE, Grade C or above (or equivalent) in English & Maths
Aptitudes
Essential
- Effective and polite manner when dealing with people, both face to face and on the phone
- Ability to work effectively in a busy team, adjust to change and motivate others
- Ability to work on your own, using your own initiative, if required
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
22 September 2026
Last checked
24 September 2026
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