Medical Secretary

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Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.

245280 Medical Secretary

Hours: Mon- Fri 9:00 – 14:15
Location: Office based, in the RHCYP A&E department.

About the Role
We are looking for a highly organised Medical Secretary to join our busy Emergency Department administrative team within the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People. This is a key role supporting clinicians and the wider multi-disciplinary team, ensuring the smooth delivery of high-quality patient care.

You will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support, manage staff rotas and leave records, help coordinate meetings and events, and act as an important point of contact within the department. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with a diverse team, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note due to the nature of the role, this post is unsuitable for remote or hybrid working. The hours of the post are set and must be worked as advertised.

If you have any questions about the post, please contact [email protected]

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