JOB NEWS: South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Personal Medical Secretary at Sunderland Royal Hospital on a Full-time basis.
- Personal Medical Secretary – South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
- Location: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, Sunderland, SR4 7TP
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Job Schedule: Full-time
- Salary: Band 4 – £28,392 to £31,157 per year
- Closing Date: 12/05/2026
- Reference Number: C9155-GSAC-0426-59
Summary
- South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Personal Medical Secretary to join the Trauma and Orthopaedic Team at Sunderland Royal Hospital.
- The role involves providing a high-quality secretarial service to Consultants and clinical teams while supporting communication with patients and healthcare professionals.
- Staff may also be required to support services across Sunderland and South Tyneside sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing secretarial support to Consultants and clinical staff
- Managing communication with patients and multidisciplinary teams
- Audio typing and document preparation
- Organising workloads and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines
- Handling telephone enquiries professionally
- Supporting continuity of patient care
- Maintaining high administrative standards
Requirements
- GCSE Level 2 qualifications in Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent
- AMSPAR Level 3, OCR/RSA Level 3 or equivalent typing qualification
- Experience in a secretarial or administrative role
- Audio typing experience essential
- Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word, Outlook and Excel
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team
Desirable Experience
- Previous NHS experience
- Medical secretarial experience
- Knowledge of hospital information systems
- Understanding of NHS waiting time targets
Benefits
- NHS pension scheme
- Flexible working support
- Career progression and training opportunities
- Access to staff wellbeing support
- Fitness centre access at Sunderland Royal Hospital
- Library and chaplaincy services
- Childcare support services
- Inclusive and supportive working environment
To apply, click here
For more roles please follow SGM North East Jobs on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1E2frBGgYQ/
