The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Secretary

The closing date is 26 September 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Medical Secretary to join the Walton Centre in the Neurosurgery Division.

A good knowledge of medical terminology along with excellent keyboard, interpersonal and audio typing skills are essential.

You will be expected to undertake all administrative duties, be well organised, able to plan your own workload using your initiative and work to deadlines.

Main duties of the job

The Division of Neurosurgery is responsible for a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services. This role will specifically provide administrative support and provide a comprehensive secretarial service for our Neurosurgical Pain Consultants.

You must:

Have previous medical secretarial experience
Have an extensive knowledge of medical terminology

About us

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Aintree Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.

Date posted

18 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

160-7477595

Job locations

The Walton Centre

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7LJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy."

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy."

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RSA III
Word Processing skills
Audio tying skills
ECDL

Desirable

Previous experience as a Medical Secretary.
Shorthand skills
Amspar Diploma

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
Able to use personal initiative when prioritising workloads
Good IT skills
Ability to maintain accurate patient information
Ability to adhere to the Data Protection Act and national/ local guidelines concerning patient confidentiality

Desirable

Knowledge of hospital PAS system
Knowledge and experience of medical terminology

Skills & Attributes

Essential

Excellent communication skills
Ability to touch type
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, associated professional staff and management
Ability to work as part of a team
Willingness to undertake further training as required
Able to comply with the Trust No-Smoking Policy
Ability to withstand pressure of work
Able to work flexibly to achieve the hours and duties required within the post

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RSA III
Word Processing skills
Audio tying skills
ECDL

Desirable

Previous experience as a Medical Secretary.
Shorthand skills
Amspar Diploma

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
Able to use personal initiative when prioritising workloads
Good IT skills
Ability to maintain accurate patient information
Ability to adhere to the Data Protection Act and national/ local guidelines concerning patient confidentiality

Desirable

Knowledge of hospital PAS system
Knowledge and experience of medical terminology

Skills & Attributes

Essential

Excellent communication skills
Ability to touch type
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, associated professional staff and management
Ability to work as part of a team
Willingness to undertake further training as required
Able to comply with the Trust No-Smoking Policy
Ability to withstand pressure of work
Able to work flexibly to achieve the hours and duties required within the post

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Walton Centre

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7LJ

Employer's website

https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Walton Centre

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7LJ

Employer's website

https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)