Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Medical Secretary (XN03)

The closing date is 02 July 2025

Job summary

Do you enjoy typing? Do you enjoy working to strict deadlines? Are you a fully trained, experienced audio typist/secretary? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a departmental secretary in the Neurology Department at Leeds General Infirmary for a fixed period of 12 months to cover maternity leave. This is a full time post (37.5 hours per week) and will include some home working, once the successful candidate has completed training and proved their competency.

We are looking for a highly motivated, flexible and hardworking person. Candidates must have excellent typing speeds, accuracy and be able to work as part of a team under minimal supervision and work to strict deadlines. Previous typing experience in an office environment is essential. A good telephone manner and experience of handling a high volume of typing is essential. The candidates must be able to prioritise their workloads and be able to work under pressure.

RSA II or equivalent in audio typing is an essential requirement to undertake this predominantly typing role, along with GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.

We offer support through a structured period of induction and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Please do not apply for this position if you do not have the relevant qualifications or experience. For informal enquiries - Elizabeth Johnsonon 0113 3922507 or elizabeth.johnson15@nhs.net.

Main duties of the job

Main duties are:

Audio typing using the EPRO digital dictation system.

Ensuring typing standards of 5 day turnaround are met so patient care is not compromised.

Answer phone calls when necessary to cover band 4 secretarial leave etc.

Open and distribute post.

Any other general administrative duties associated with the consultant/clinical team workloads.

For full details see attached job description.

Expected Shortlisting Date

18/06/2025

Planned Interview Date

03/07/2025

About us

The Centre for Neurosciences CSU provides the clinical management support for the departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery, Pain, Stroke and Neurophysiology. Mr Robert Rathbone is the General Manager. Dr Jonathan Bilman is Clinical Director and Ms Linda Hayward is the Business Manager for Neurology, Stroke and Neurophysiology.

There are currently 13 medical secretaries in the Neurology department, supported by 1 Business Manager, 1 Patient Services Co-ordinator and 7 clerks.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Details

Date posted

11 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Pay award pending in August

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9298-NEU-127

Job locations

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties are:

Audio typing using the EPRO digital dictation system.

Ensuring typing standards of 5 day turnaround are met so patient care is not compromised.

Answer phone calls when necessary to cover band 4 secretarial leave etc.

Open and distribute post.

Any other general administrative duties associated with the consultant/clinical team workloads.

For full details see attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties are:

Audio typing using the EPRO digital dictation system.

Ensuring typing standards of 5 day turnaround are met so patient care is not compromised.

Answer phone calls when necessary to cover band 4 secretarial leave etc.

Open and distribute post.

Any other general administrative duties associated with the consultant/clinical team workloads.

For full details see attached job description.

Person Specification

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

  • Knowledge of current NHS waiting times

Experience

Essential

  • Proven excellent typing speeds with high degree of accuracy

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an office environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • RSA II in audio typing (or equivalent)
  • GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Desirable

  • RSA III in audio typing (or equivalent)
Person Specification

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

  • Knowledge of current NHS waiting times

Experience

Essential

  • Proven excellent typing speeds with high degree of accuracy

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an office environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • RSA II in audio typing (or equivalent)
  • GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Desirable

  • RSA III in audio typing (or equivalent)

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

PSC

Elizabeth Johnson

elizabeth.johnson15@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

11 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Pay award pending in August

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9298-NEU-127

Job locations

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX


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