2288 - Assistant Medical Secretary
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Gastroenterology Department.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting and supporting the secretarial team in providing an efficient and effective typing/clerical service.
You must have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, a flexible approach and be able to work under your own initiative. You will need to be a dedicated team player who has the ability to work professionally at all times and the determination to be part of the leadership team and work with the administrative and clerical staff throughout the Trust. Excellent communication and customer care skills are expected. As this is a very busy department the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines is key. You will provide an efficient, courteous and professional service at all times. Knowledge of the healthcare/organisation environment is desirable.
Main duties of the job
The successful individual will provide audio typing/clerical and administrative work supporting the Admin/Clinical team so that patients requiring outpatient consultation/Inpatient stay do so in a streamlined process that matches their needs to that of the referring Consultant, GP or other Healthcare Professional.
The individual will become part of a hardworking friendly team who support each other and treat everyone with respect.
About us
We reserve the right to close positions early
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Details
Date posted
22 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9163-2288E-09-25
Job locations
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer details
Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer's website
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