Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Support Medical Secretary- Lung Cancer Nursing Team - 16 hpw

The closing date is 27 August 2025

Job summary

Closing Date: 27.08.25

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 28.08.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 08.09.25

The job holder will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive secretarial and administrative service to the Lung Cancer Nursing Team

The jobholder will be responsible for the effective provision of a comprehensive secretarial/administrative service to the Lung Cancer Nursing Team.

The post holder will be responsible for provision of a range of secretarial and administrative duties, including audio transcription and word processing of clinical letters, and other correspondence as required by the team. To occasionally act as the focal point of contact and be responsible for the dissemination of information, messages and enquiries for the Nursing Team, liaising with multi-disciplinary team members, other health professionals, staff within the Trust and GP.

Medical secretarial experience is desirable but not essential. You will have a high standard of communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be able to work with staff at all levels.

With support and guidance act as a point of contact and be responsible for the dissemination of information, messages and enquiries for Clinicians, liaising with multi-disciplinary team members, other health professionals and staff within and external to the Trust.

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive secretarial and administrative support service to the Lung Cancer Nursing Team.

About us

At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.

In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.

Details

Date posted

13 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year PER ANNUM

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

389-25-7372984

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Literacy and Numeracy
  • Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing at a high level
  • Attention to detail

Desirable

  • Use of electronic systems, diaries, patient records, training

Experience

Essential

  • Previous secretarial/office experience - 12 months minimum
  • Experience to prioritise and manage a diverse workload

Desirable

  • Minimum of 1 years previous Medical Secretarial Experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of EPR or other Patient Administration System

Desirable

  • Medical Terminology
  • Microsoft Office packages, including Excel and Power-point, internet, e-mail etc...

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE standard*
  • An appropriate speed and accuracy of typing is required for this role and this will be assessed at interview

Desirable

  • Medical Secretary Diploma
  • Advanced secretarial qualifications
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Literacy and Numeracy
  • Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing at a high level
  • Attention to detail

Desirable

  • Use of electronic systems, diaries, patient records, training

Experience

Essential

  • Previous secretarial/office experience - 12 months minimum
  • Experience to prioritise and manage a diverse workload

Desirable

  • Minimum of 1 years previous Medical Secretarial Experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of EPR or other Patient Administration System

Desirable

  • Medical Terminology
  • Microsoft Office packages, including Excel and Power-point, internet, e-mail etc...

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE standard*
  • An appropriate speed and accuracy of typing is required for this role and this will be assessed at interview

Desirable

  • Medical Secretary Diploma
  • Advanced secretarial qualifications

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse for Lung Cancer

Tracy Hiley

tracy.hiley@bthft.nhs.uk

07753962905

Details

Date posted

13 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year PER ANNUM

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

389-25-7372984

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Supporting documents

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