Senior/Medical Secretary

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Wakefield
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£27,476 / year
CATEGORY
Administrative
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SKILLS

Secretarial experience Microsoft Office Scheduling Communication Confidentiality Data Protection Teamwork Organizational skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior/Medical Secretary

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Location: Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield
Salary: Band 3 - £25,760 - £27,476 per year (pro rata)
Hours: 22.5 per week (Part-time)
Contract: Fixed Term / Temporary (6 months)
Closing Date: 17/05/2026
Contact: Shayfa Ishtiaq - [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

About the Role

This role is temporary Maternity Leave cover for 6 months. Pay will depend on experience in line with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Medical Secretary Career Pathway. If successful candidate has 2 years of previous Medical Secretary experience, they may be eligible for the Senior Medical Secretary Position and if so, would be appointed at Band 4.

The post-holder will be required to provide a comprehensive higher level secretarial service relating to NHS work for a clinical team in the department in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. The Senior Medical Secretary provides a link between the trust, the patient and their GP for patients/carers and other health care professionals.

Main Duties

  • Acting as a central point of contact for patients, carers, and healthcare professionals
  • Managing appointments, clinics, referrals, cancellations, waiting lists, and theatre schedules
  • Handling medical records in line with policy
  • Producing and proofreading confidential clinical documentation
  • Maintaining databases, collecting data, supporting audits
  • Providing general administrative support (email management, filing, scanning, minute-taking, diary coordination)
  • Ensuring compliance with data protection, confidentiality, and governance standards
  • Prioritising workload effectively, maintaining accuracy and timeliness
  • Supporting colleagues, covering absences, and assisting other services if required
  • Participating in service development, quality improvement, and policy feedback

Essential Requirements

  • Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience) in Business Administration/Medical Secretarial work
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
  • Secretarial and administrative experience
  • Experience of working with filing systems
  • Working with computer software programmes (Microsoft Office, email, internet)
  • Experience of scheduling/co-ordination activities and/or resources
  • Awareness of General Data Protection Regulations and patient confidentiality
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Effective planning, prioritisation and organisational skills
  • Advanced Keyboard Skills
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