Medical Secretary


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leeds, LS9 7TF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Oct 2026
Closing date:	16 Oct 2026

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Summary

For questions about this job, contact: Name: Elizabeth Brown Position: Patient Services Co-ordinator Email: elizabeth.brown14@nhs.net Phone number: 01132067957 Shortlisting Date: 15th October 2026 Interview Date: 29th October 2026 Why you should join our Team Key duties Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to Consultants, medical staff and specialist nurses. Audio type, type and proofread clinical correspondence to a high standard. Coordinate MDT meetings, including preparation of paperwork and minute taking. Respond to enquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and external organisations. Maintain accurate, confidential patient records in line with Trust policies. Use Trust IT systems, including PAS/PPM and Microsoft Office applications. Prioritise workloads effectively to meet departmental deadlines and service targets. Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to support the delivery of high-quality patient care. Provide cross-cover for colleagues during periods of absence. Undertake additional administrative duties as required to support the needs of the service. Contribute to a positive team environment, working collaboratively with colleagues to support service delivery and continuous improvement What you will bring to the role The Haematology Department is based within the Bexley Wing at St James’s University Hospital, one of the UK's leading centres for the treatment and management of malignant and non-malignant blood disorders. The service provides specialist care across a wide range of conditions, including haematological cancers, haemostasis and thrombosis, haemophilia, and venous thromboembolism (VTE), serving patients from Leeds and the wider Yorkshire region. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and supporting patients throughout their healthcare journey. The service forms part of the Oncology Clinical Service Unit (CSU), which includes Haematology, Medical and Clinical Oncology, Specialist Palliative Medicine, Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Thoracic Surgery and Gynaecological Oncology. Together, we provide expert care in a supportive and inclusive environment, dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of patients across Leeds and beyond About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are…. Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind Our Trust priorities Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

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