Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Histopathology Medical Secretary

The closing date is 09 April 2026

Job summary

Are you an organised, proactive individual with a passion for delivering high-quality administrative support to help provide the best possible patient care? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Histopathology Medical Secretary to join our dedicated secretarial team at Broomfield Hospital. In this vital role, you will perform a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties, supporting our clinical teams and ensuring the smooth, efficient running of the Histopathology service.

If you are committed, detail-focused, and ready to play an important part in supporting patient care, please apply today--we'd be delighted to consider your application.

Main duties of the job

As an Administrator in Histopathology, you will:

Provide comprehensive administrative support to Consultant Histopathologists, Associate Specialists, Specialist Registrars, and senior technical staff within a large and busy administrative team.

Process diagnostic reports efficiently and accurately, ensuring all patient pathways are managed in a timely manner and in accordance with national Cancer Waiting Times standards.

Support the smooth running of the histopathology service, contributing to effective communication, coordination, and workflow management across the department.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted

01 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BR-0017-D

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To hold GCSE Maths & English grade C or above or equivalent certificate
  • RSA/PCR typing/text transcription stage II or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Completion of Medical secretary terminology course/qualification

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Excellent written communication skills

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Previous secretarial and typing experience
  • Audio/copy typing ability to type at least 60 words per minute or working towards it

Desirable

  • Previous secretarial experience in a medical environment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To hold GCSE Maths & English grade C or above or equivalent certificate
  • RSA/PCR typing/text transcription stage II or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Completion of Medical secretary terminology course/qualification

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Excellent written communication skills

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Previous secretarial and typing experience
  • Audio/copy typing ability to type at least 60 words per minute or working towards it

Desirable

  • Previous secretarial experience in a medical environment

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Histopathology Service Manager

Sika Phiri

sikangezile.phiri@nhs.net

03004432446

Details

Date posted

01 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BR-0017-D

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


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