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Reference: 241-537MD-26
Job summary
Part time 32 hours per week. Permanent post.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Support Secretary in the Medicine Division at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual with excellent typing and organisational skills and experience of working to deadlines to provide secretarial support for the department.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this post will be supporting the senior secretary in the daily typing of clinical correspondence, logging and chasing of diagnostic requests and general secretarial duties and providing cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave and sickness and ensuring the department continues to meet its targets
About us
We are committed to recruiting staff who demonstrate the core values and behaviours of the Trust and who are committed to the delivery of high quality services for patients, their families and our staff.
Details
Date posted
18 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
241-537MD-26
Job locations
Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road, Farnworth
Bolton
BL4 0JR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role, please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role, please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent including English and Maths
- RSA 11 Typing or equivalent / ECDL/ICT or equivalent
- ECDL or equivalent
Desirable
- Medical Secretary AMSPAR or equivalent experience
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of Audio Typing Skills
Desirable
- Ability to use LE2.2
- Ability to use G2
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a medical, relief or trainee secretary
- Experience of working in a busy office
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Software packages, Word and Excel
Desirable
- Familiar with Medical Terminology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent including English and Maths
- RSA 11 Typing or equivalent / ECDL/ICT or equivalent
- ECDL or equivalent
Desirable
- Medical Secretary AMSPAR or equivalent experience
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of Audio Typing Skills
Desirable
- Ability to use LE2.2
- Ability to use G2
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a medical, relief or trainee secretary
- Experience of working in a busy office
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Software packages, Word and Excel
Desirable
- Familiar with Medical Terminology
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road, Farnworth
Bolton
BL4 0JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road, Farnworth
Bolton
BL4 0JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)