Medical Secretary
The closing date is 20 April 2026
Job summary
Join a busy and supportive Obstetrics & Gynaecology department where you'll provide secretarial support to consultants and medical staff. You'll be handling clinic letters via digital dictation, managing procedure bookings, and liaising with patients, GPs, and other medical teams.
What You'll Need
- Strong clerical/secretarial background
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology and NHS systems (desirable)
Perks
- Generous annual leave
- NHS pension scheme
- Access to staff wellbeing services
- Training and development opportunities
Main duties of the job
Administrative & Secretarial Support
- Typing clinical correspondence using audio typing
- Managing consultants' diaries and scheduling appointments
- Handling incoming calls, emails, and post for the dermatology team
- Prioritizing and organizing daily workload efficiently
Patient Interaction & Coordination
Communicating with patients regarding appointments and queries
- Liaising with GPs, other departments, and external healthcare providers
- Coordinating theatre bookings and outpatient clinic arrangements
- Supporting the patient pathway from referral to treatment
- Data & Records Management
- Updating patient records and databases accurately
- Chasing test results and ensuring timely follow-up
- Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to data protection policies
Skills & Attributes Required
- Excellent typing and IT skills (Microsoft Office, NHS systems)
- Strong communication and organizational abilities
- Familiarity with medical terminology
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
About us
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.
Details
Date posted
07 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum/pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
264-7873208-FAM
Job locations
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Employer details
Employer name
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Employer's website
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