Pathology Medical Secretary (Band 4)
The closing date is 08 July 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP, an innovative joint-venture pathology service between Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. This partnership delivers a high-quality pathology service through collaboration between three Trusts for the benefit of patient and service users.
The Pathology Department at Airedale is looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative individual to join the Secretarial Team for 15 hours per week. There may be opportunities for this to be increased in the future.
The successful candidate will be part of a team which are engaged to provide administrative support throughout the pathology department.
Main duties of the job
The role contains a particular emphasis in the typing of Histopathology Reports. The candidate should therefore have a good knowledge of medical terminology and be able to demonstrate good keyboard skills as well as attention to detail. Previous experience of working within medical secretarial environment would be advantageous.The role also offers opportunities to assist with the collating of meeting minutes as well as being involved in the maintenance of personal records of staff members. The candidate therefore should be able to describe and demonstrate integrity relating to the material which they will be exposed to.The successful candidate should be able to work independently whilst also engaging with team members to ensure workflow is maintained.The candidate will be required to work with all members of the pathology team inclusive of The Managing Director, Consultant Pathologists and Medical Laboratory Assistants. They should therefore be able to demonstrate effective communication skills alongside practical and organisational skills.
About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Details
Date posted
25 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
423-7300885
Job locations
Airedale General Hospital
Steeton
BD20 6TD
Employer details
Employer name
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Airedale General Hospital
Steeton
BD20 6TD
Employer's website
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