Medical Secretary
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25,760.00 to £27,476.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £25760.00 - £27476.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 April 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS9 7TF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9298-AMS-386 |
Summary
The Band 3 Medical Secretary will play a vital role in supporting the Renal Department by delivering comprehensive, high-quality administrative and secretarial services to clinicians, patients, and the wider multidisciplinary team. The postholder will be responsible for preparing, typing and issuing clinical correspondence, managing consultants in-boxes, and ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and within agreed timescales. They will coordinate clinics by preparing notes, tracking patient pathways, monitoring workflow, and ensuring the timely processing of results, referrals and follow-up actions. A key part of the role will include handling patient enquiries with professionalism and sensitivity, providing accurate information, and ensuring concerns or outstanding actions are escalated appropriately. The postholder will maintain and update patient records on Trust systems, support appointment booking processes, and contribute to the smooth running of administrative functions across the service. They will also be expected to take minutes for departmental meetings, prepare agendas, track agreed actions, and distribute documentation promptly. The role requires effective liaison with clinical teams, other hospital departments, external organisations and community providers to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment. They must be confident using digital systems, committed to maintaining confidentiality, and able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a supportive administrative team. The postholder will contribute to service improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance patient experience, while providing flexible cover to meet the operational needs of the department.