Medical Secretary Support
The closing date is 06 August 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Obstetric and Gynaecology department.
The post-holder will support the provision of an efficient and comprehensive secretarial support service to the consultants, specialist nurses and other medical staff, prioritising work to ensure deadlines are met. To maintain a high standard secretarial service to meet the needs of the clinical team within the Directorate, ensuring successful organisation of workload using time management, whilst remaining calm when responding to changing priorities.
The post holder will be responsible for the management of the administrative aspects of the colposcopy service across the Trust. They will be required to ensure a comprehensive and user friendly service is delivered, which meets the recognised standards for Colposcopy and will work closely with the Clinical lead, Lead Nurse for Colposcopy and the CSPL (Cervical Screening Provider Lead). The post holder will be a key interface for patient enquiries, correspondence and for supporting clinicians' in managing clinical pathways including results and information requests. The post holder will be the key point for administrative contact with the clinical teams and divisional managers.
The post-holder must observe and work within the Trust's Confidentiality Policy at all times.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Natasha Hughes on natasha.hughes11@nhs.net or 01423 555392
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Details
Date posted
22 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
421-PCS-3184S
Job locations
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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