Support Medical Secretary – Acute Services

About the role

The Acute Services Medical Directorate is looking for a motivated and organised Support Medical Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial assistance across a range of clinical specialties. You will work closely with clinicians and administrative teams to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver full‑range secretarial and administrative support to multiple clinical specialties.
• Prepare, type and manage correspondence, reports and meeting minutes.
• Maintain accurate records and manage filing systems, both electronic and paper‑based.
• Assist with scheduling, patient flow information and NHS waiting‑time processes where required.
• Provide reliable backup for the wider admin team and contribute to continuous improvement of office procedures.

Required profile

• Proven secretarial or administrative experience.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Competent audio typist with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Flexible, reliable and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• English language competency sufficient to perform the role safely and effectively.
• Willingness to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
• Legal right to work in the United Kingdom.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Audio typing

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements and family‑friendly policies.
• Reasonable adjustments for disabled, long‑term condition and neurodivergent candidates.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and an inclusive workplace.