1091 - Senior Medical Secretary
The closing date is 07 September 2025
Job summary
Interview Date: TBC
30 hours per week over 5 days
Barnsley Hospital are seeking an experienced Senior Medical Secretary to support the Clinical haematology service. This is both a demanding and rewarding role and it is essential that the successful applicant is able to work effectively as part of the team, supporting and assisting colleagues, whilst prioritising and managing a diverse workload.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the effective provision of a comprehensive secretarial/administrative service to a team of consultants and cancer nurse specialist teams within Clinical haematology. This role will also involve line management of the existing admin staff including staff appraisals and monitoring sickness.
Previous medical secretarial experience and knowledge of medical terminology is essential as well as being able to manage the service rota to ensure adequate coverage during annual leave/sickness and appropriate escalations.
An empathic approach to patients journey through the service is vital as well as being a confident communicator.
About us
We reserve the right to close positions early
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Details
Date posted
28 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro/rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9163-1091E-08-25
Job locations
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer details
Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer's website
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