The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Pathology Laboratory Secretary

The closing date is 20 March 2026

Job summary

The post holder will provide a comprehensive secretarial service to the Neuroscience Laboratories. To work with the minimum of supervision in an organised, efficient and effective manner. It is essential that the post holder uses initiative compatible to the role and it is vital that confidentiality is maintained at all times.

The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day administrative function, including, but not limited to distribution and filing of diagnostic reports.

Main duties of the job

Provide a comprehensive secretarial service within the department, maintaining quality standards and confidentiality at all times. This will include:

Use the departments Laboratory Information Management Systems effectively and efficiently, updating and distributing pathology reports.

Distribution and dispatch of mail and associated items

Work independently, exercising independent judgement and initiative when problems arise by taking appropriate action to resolve or referring to an appropriate member of staff.

Follow up outstanding results from external providers which fail to meet expected timeframes

Assist in the implementation of and compliance with UKAS accreditation requirements.

About us

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

160-7763398

Job locations

The Walton Centre

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L97LJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RSA II
Word Processing skills
Good general standard of literacy and numeracy

Desirable

Previous experience as a Secretary

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Self-motivated and able to work with no / limited supervision
Able to use personal initiative when prioritising workload
Ability to maintain accurate patient information
Ability to adhere to the Data Protection Act and national / local guidelines concerning patient confidentiality

Desirable

Knowledge of hospital PAS system
Knowledge and experience of medical terminology
Knowledge of pathology department and associated protocols

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels
Keyboard skills with knowledge of Microsoft office

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RSA II
Word Processing skills
Good general standard of literacy and numeracy

Desirable

Previous experience as a Secretary

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Self-motivated and able to work with no / limited supervision
Able to use personal initiative when prioritising workload
Ability to maintain accurate patient information
Ability to adhere to the Data Protection Act and national / local guidelines concerning patient confidentiality

Desirable

Knowledge of hospital PAS system
Knowledge and experience of medical terminology
Knowledge of pathology department and associated protocols

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels
Keyboard skills with knowledge of Microsoft office

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Walton Centre

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L97LJ

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Walton Centre

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L97LJ

Employer's website

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