The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Support Medical Secretary

The closing date is 23 April 2026

Job summary

Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Skilled Worker sponsorship will be assigned in line with Trust procedure. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

The Administrative Services Department based at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - is recruiting a Support Medical Secretary who will support the Department in meeting the Trust's vision to Transform Cancer Care.

Location: Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Wirral

Recruiting for two part time vacancies:

1 - 22.5 hours per week

2 - 33 hours per week

Please state in your supporting statement how many hours you are interested in, or state both vacancies.

Main duties of the job

  • Transcribing clinical correspondence in support of our team of Medical Secretaries.
  • Produce accurate clinical correspondence in a timely manner within our current 5 day KPI whilst maintaining the highest standard of patient care
  • Completing necessary actions required for urgent correspondence
  • Work alongside and cover other Support Secretaries during absences
  • Provide cover for Medical Secretary absences where required (with supervision) as requested by the Assistant Service Managers.
  • Provide additional Admin Support as requested by the Assistant Service Managers.

About us

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.

Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.

Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.

Details

Date posted

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

158-26-015-SEC

Job locations

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral

Clatterbridge Road

Bebington

CH63 4JY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre

Person Specification

Education /Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
  • RSA II typing and audio or equivalent demonstrable experience

Desirable

  • ECDL

Knowledge

Essential

  • Medical Terminology or equivalent experience
  • Office procedures
  • Confidentiality & Data Protection
  • Proficient in using MS Office Programmes

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in an office environment

Desirable

  • Experience in a healthcare setting
Person Specification

Education /Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
  • RSA II typing and audio or equivalent demonstrable experience

Desirable

  • ECDL

Knowledge

Essential

  • Medical Terminology or equivalent experience
  • Office procedures
  • Confidentiality & Data Protection
  • Proficient in using MS Office Programmes

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in an office environment

Desirable

  • Experience in a healthcare setting

Employer details

Employer name

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Address

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral

Clatterbridge Road

Bebington

CH63 4JY


Employer's website

https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Address

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral

Clatterbridge Road

Bebington

CH63 4JY


Employer's website

https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Service Manager

Susan Pratt

Sue.pratt1@nhs.net

01515565552

Details

Date posted

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

158-26-015-SEC

Job locations

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral

Clatterbridge Road

Bebington

CH63 4JY


Supporting documents

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