Senior Medical Secretary - Huntingdon
The closing date is 28 September 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Urology Department within the Surgery Division. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our very busy and dedicated admin team. The successful candidate will assist in the provision of an efficient and responsive service required to work with the clinical team to ensure the provision of a patient pathway, which is receptive to the needs of the patient and responsive to Trust requirements.
The successful candidate will provide administrative support to Consultants and their medical team within the Department and also ensuring the provision of an effective service.
The successful candidate will also have line management responsibility for a small team of admin staff.
Main duties of the job
- To provide efficient and comprehensive medical secretarial and administrative support.
- To act as a joint point of contact for all enquiries, using tact, diplomacy and confidentiality.
- To manage the specialty administration and clerical workload, ensuring appropriate delegation of tasks to members of the specialty team and re-prioritisation when required.
- To undergo training as necessary to meet the needs of new developments within the Service. To identify training for members of the specialty secretarial team in conjunction with the Admin & Performance Co-Ordinator/Admin Pathway Co-Ordinator (APC).
- Respond to enquiries (personal and telephone) ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- To liaise with patients, consultants/teams, operational areas and departments, pre-assessment centres, wards, and other departments and communicate with patients, relatives and other hospitals.
- Undertake yearly appraisals for Medical Secretary & Secretarial Assistant
- To facilitate the efficient and effective administrative pathways for all patients, including cancer patients where appropriate. This will include actively managing, monitoring and tracking patients.
- Where necessary for the specialty, work with the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to support meetings, which may include cancer patients, ensuring that they are run effectively and efficiently in line with local and national standards.
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Details
Date posted
16 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
176-S-7287518-A
Job locations
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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