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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (some flexible working, some home working.)
Job ref
224-PA20250702911
Employer
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT
Town
Oswestry
Salary
£27,485 - £30,162 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/10/2025 23:59

Employer heading

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Medical Secretary - Radiology

NHS AfC: Band 4

Here at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we are very proud of our reputation for providing outstanding care to our patients.

In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment. 

Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect. 

Job overview

The Radiology Medical Secretary provides an efficient and comprehensive professional secretarial service to the Consultant Radiologists and Radiology Fellows.  To exercise initiative and independent judgement whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality and diplomacy at all times.

Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, this role does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria and the position is not therefore eligible for sponsorship. Applications from candidates that require skilled worker sponsorship will NOT be shortlisted.

Main duties of the job

Full and comprehensive secretarial support for Radiologists and Radiology Fellows as well as support for for Radiology Leads.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Typing of letters
  • Typing of imaging reports
  • Diary management
  • Arranging meetings, including arranging transport if required.
  • Liaising with professionals both internal and external to Radiology
  • Prioritisation of workload (both personal and for consultants)
  • Operating the Radiology Systems to a high standard
  • Working closely with the Radiology Leads and secretarial team to provide support

Working for our organisation

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment. 

Joining RJAH is more than just a job – we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. 

We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities – including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans’ Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To work as part of a secretarial team providing cross cover in the absence of other Radiology Medical Secretarial staff, thus maintaining a highly efficient secretarial service to the Consultant Radiologists/Radiology Fellows.

To develop and acquire detailed knowledge and understanding of medical terminology throughout sub-specialities, being able to undertake typing of radiology reports (all imaging modalities) to RSH Stage III standard through audio word processing, shorthand dictation and the RIS (Radiology Information System).

Distribute radiology reports as necessary to the relevant healthcare professions

Deal with frequent interruption and prioritise personal and consultant workloads whilst maintaining a high level of concentration.

Type and distribute summary and letters for Consultant Radiologists

Communicate with patients in a professional and helpful manner, showing due empathy particularly when dealing with anxious/distressed patients.

Become a proficient Superuser on Radiology Systems

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Completion of Medical Secretaries Course (AMSPAR diploma) or NVQ Level 3 in Administration or equivalent
  • 4 GCSE’s or equivalent
  • RSA Level 3 typing or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • 3+ years experience in medical secretarial role
Desirable criteria
  • >5years experience in NHS setting

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Extensive knowledge of medical terminology
  • Knowledge of Radiology specific terminology
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding of diagnostic and treatment pathways
  • Specific knowledge of MSK/orthopaedic pathways

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Ability to demonstrate examples of work prioritisation
  • Ability to manage difficult or challanging conversations/situations

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • shorthand

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident committedStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Tina Smith
Job title
Senior Radiology Secretary
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

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