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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Secretary Support

The closing date is 06 January 2026

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Secretarial Team to cover maternity leave.

The post-holder will support the provision of an efficient and comprehensive support service to the consultants, specialist nurses and other medical staff, prioritising work to ensure deadlines are met. To work as part of a medical secretarial team providing audio typing and administrative support of a high standard.

The post holder will be expected todemonstratedue diligence whilstmaintainingand promoting effective working practicescommensuratewith the post. The post holder will be expected tomaintainconfidentialityrelating to the welfare and treatment of patients and staff at all times, whilstensuring thataccurateand up to date typing of clinic letters and correspondence is achieved through audio/digital dictation.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Bex Nunn at rebekah.nunn@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

23 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-PSC-3540A

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Bex Nunn at rebekah.nunn@nhs.net or 01423 555392

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Bex Nunn at rebekah.nunn@nhs.net or 01423 555392

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other IT skills acquired through training and practical experience including internet/web skills
  • A good standard of general education to GCSE level (including English Language at Grade C or above) or equivalent

Desirable

  • RSA II audio or equivalent
  • Medical terminology qualification
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other IT skills acquired through training and practical experience including internet/web skills
  • A good standard of general education to GCSE level (including English Language at Grade C or above) or equivalent

Desirable

  • RSA II audio or equivalent
  • Medical terminology qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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 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

For questions about the job, contact:

Business Support Officer

Rebekah Nunn

rebekah.nunn@nhs.net

01423555392

Details

Date posted

23 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-PSC-3540A

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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