Medical Secretary | Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Halifax/Huddersfield, HD3 3EA |
| Company: | Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7670979/372-MED2556 |
Summary
We require two Band 3 Medical Secretaries within oncology services - there may be potential to be requested to work cross site/directorate subject to service needs.
We have a large diverse team who cover all of Medicine's Services.
Please evidence how you meet the criteria for this role on your application.
An opportunity has arisen for two Band 3 Medical Secretaries to join the team within Oncology, Medical Division,
• Autonomous working but also part of a larger team.
• The applicant must have extensive secretarial experience in an office environment and preferably medical terminology. As the role will involve large volumes of typing they must have previous experience of audio and touch typing and be able to prioritise conflicting and demanding workloads.
• The successful applicant must possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to work well in a team.
• The successful applicant should possess RSA II Word processing or equivalent and have a good standard of general education with the desire to learn new skills and undertake training. Experience of EPR systems would be beneficial as would experience in an NHS setting.
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) is a dynamic and successful organisation with a strong organisational and personal development focus. With over 5,500 employees and a turnover of £310 million, the Trust provides a comprehensive range of secondary care services to the people of Calderdale and Huddersfield and has an exceptional reputation for service delivery. The Foundation Trust aims to design and implement services, policies and measures that meet the diverse needs of our service, population and workforce, ensuring that none are placed at a disadvantage over others.
Please note these posts could be based at CRH or HRI and that all posts have an expectation of working cross site between Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and Calderdale Royal Hospital services subject to service needs as required.
Large volumes of administrative duties, single point of contact for oncology patients, EPR, ESR, diary management, telephone communication, patient pathway review, incomplete outcomes in clinic, correspondence management across two systems, accuracy is essential. Actively work as part of a larger team, and support subject to service needs. Post, email, cover for colleagues in other services. Work closely with consultants & clinicians as well as management. Be the first point of contact for patients, GP's & other Trusts. Cover if the situation arises for other services, arrange and minute meetings if required, and any other duties.
See job spec and ensure you give clear examples how you meet the criteria and evidence your skill set as you will be scored on this.
This advert closes on Friday 16 Jan 2026