Airedale NHS Foundation Trust - Medical Secretary, Acute Assessment Unit (Band 3)

Organization: Airedale NHS Foundation Trust via Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Location: Airedale General Hospital, Steeton, United Kingdom

Job Type: Fixed-Term / Secondment (12 Months FTC), Part-Time (22.5 hours per week — Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 08:00 – 16:00)

Salary Range: £25,760 - £27,476 pro rata per annum

Application Closing Date: 24 August 2026 at 23:59 (Note: The post may close early if high application volumes are received).

Job Introduction

Provide pivotal administrative and secretarial support to a fast-paced acute assessment environment as a Medical Secretary!

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Airedale NHS Foundation Trust to recruit an enthusiastic, reliable, and organized Medical Secretary (Band 3) to join our team within the Acute Assessment Unit at Airedale General Hospital.

With Airedale embarking on an inspiring journey to build a brand-new state-of-the-art hospital by 2033 and advancing into a digital future, this is a fantastic opportunity to play an essential role supporting frontline clinical teams.

About the Role

Working alongside and supporting the clinical team on the busy Acute Assessment Unit, you will deliver a high standard of secretarial and administrative duties. Key responsibilities include:

Secretarial Support: Providing comprehensive administrative support including audio typing (using BigHand or similar software), diary management, electronic filing systems, and meeting preparation.
Communication: Handling telephone and face-to-face enquiries with an exemplary, professional, and sympathetic telephone manner.
Systems Management: Utilizing Patient Administration Systems (PAS), SystmOne, and Microsoft Office software to manage patient pathways and data inputting accurately.
Team Collaboration: Working flexibly and proactively to prioritize workloads under supervision and support the broader multidisciplinary team.

About You

We are looking for a detail-oriented, approachable team player who meets the following criteria:

Qualifications: GCSE in Maths & English (or equivalent) and RSA/OCR Level 2 Word/Text Processing (or equivalent experience).
Experience: Recent medical secretarial experience, including audio typing and office administration supporting senior management functions.
Skills: Excellent computer, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to work autonomously under pressure.
Note: This post involves access to vulnerable people and is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Why Join Airedale NHS Foundation Trust?

Competitive NHS Agenda for Change salary (£25,760 - £27,476 pro rata p.a.)
Be part of the historic project to plan and build a brand-new hospital by 2033
Comprehensive employee benefits including flexible working opportunities, health & wellbeing support, and staff networks
Ongoing training, guidance, and professional development opportunities