Job summary
- Main area
- Administration
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent: Perm & Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 209-A-25-7527442
- Employer
- East Cheshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Macclesfield District
- Town
- Victoria Road, Macclesfield
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Medical Secretary
NHS AfC: Band 4
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Job overview
An outstanding opportunity for a Medical Secretary within various specialties - Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Gynaecology & Gastroenterology.
Would you like to take on a role that provides you with ownership of your workload? Would you like to be creative in your approach and be responsible for supporting to ensure our patients receive the best quality of care by using your skills, experience and our trust’s values and behaviours?
You will have medical typing qualifications and previous experience as a Medical Secretary. You will have excellent communication skills and be particularly caring and understanding. Experience in the use of Medisec, Digital Dictation, PAS and e-Referral would be an advantage.
Hours per week:
Ophthalmology - fixed term 12 months 22.5 hours per week
General Surgery - perm 30 hours per week
Gynaecology - perm 25.5 hours per week
Gastroenterology - perm 16.5 hours per week
Main duties of the job
To manage the office administration of the Consultant and designated medical staff and provide an efficient and effective secretarial service.
The postholder acts as the first point of contact for all forms of communication for the Consultant and their team.
The postholder requires excellent organisational skills, medical audio typing and a sound knowledge of medical terminology.
“We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.”
Working for our organisation
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 5 GCSE’s or equivalent, grade C (4) or above. Must include English.
- Typing qualifications to RSAIII (Royal Society of Arts) standard.
- Computer literate to ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) standard or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
- AMSPAR (The Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists) Diploma
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience as a Medical secretary.
Desirable criteria
- Hospital based experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Medical terminology
- Fast and accurate audio-typing
- Good communicator – able to deal with people at all levels, including where there are barriers to understanding, using tact, diplomacy, and persuasion
- Effective organisational skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information without compromising confidentiality or trust.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Medisec
- Experience with Patient Management System
- Awareness of NHS policies
Other Role Requirements
Essential criteria
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Philippa Reed
- Job title
- Clinical Administration Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01625 661418
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Victoria Road
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 3BL
- Telephone
- 01625 656510
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