Medical Secretary

NHS; Stafford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stafford is seeking a part-time Medical Secretary for the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Directorate. This role involves assisting consultants with administrative duties, managing patient appointments, and providing general secretarial support. Ideal candidates should possess excellent organisational skills, a strong understanding of Microsoft Office, as well as empathy and compassion for patients. The position offers a salary range of £24,937 to £26,598 annually, pro rata, within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Secretarial/clerical background required.
• Experience in administration duties and dealing with the public.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage appointments for Obstetric & Gynaecology consultants.
• Provide secretarial support to the healthcare team.

Skills

Outstanding empathy and compassion

Organisational Skills

Ability to use own initiative

Clinical typing experience

Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

Understanding of clinics and appointments

Knowledge of medical terminology

Knowledge of hospital systems

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to work in a demanding environment

Education

Good general education to include GCSE English or equivalent

RSA III word processing or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Medical Secretary

The closing date is 26 December 2025

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Are you looking for a new challenge?

• Are you looking to work in a fast paced team?

If you answered yes, then this role could be for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Secretary within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Directorate at County hospital, University Hospitals of North Midlands that could be right for you.

The position is part time 30 hours - (Monday to Friday- days/hours to be agreed with successful candidate)

Main duties of the job

We are looking to appoint a Medical Secretary to the Obstetric & Gynaecology Secretarial Team. This would be an ideal opportunity for anyone who has experience of working in the NHS. You will have experience of administration duties and dealing with members of the public.

• Outstanding empathy and compassion
• Able to use their own initiative
• Organisational Skills
• Experience of Microsoft Office packages
• Clinical typing experience
• Understanding of clinics and appointments
• Understanding of Referral to treatment pathways

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job responsibilities

Medical Secretary to Obstetric & Gynaecology consultants.

Please see job description and person specification for further information and/or contact Emily moody for further details.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• Good general education to include
• GCSE English or equivalent
• RSA III word processing or equivalent

Experience

• Secretarial/clerical background.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of Microsoft office package including: Microsoft word and outlook
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of hospital systems

Personal Qualities

• Able to use own initiative.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a demanding, pressurised environment

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.

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata