Medical Secretary- Breast Surgery, Band 3

Job summary

Medical Secretary- Breast Surgery, Band 3 (22.5 hours a week, 12 month fixed term contract)

The Breast Surgery Team at Thirlestaine Breast Centre are looking to welcome a motivated, organised, and efficient secretary into the Breast Surgery Team. You will be working closely with consultants and management to deliver surgical care for patient. We are a friendly team who are passionate about working collaboratively to deliver excellent patient care. While previous medical secretary experience is desirable, however not essential as upon joining the team, full training will be given.

We actively support career progression, have a generous annual leave policy, and value our team members' health and wellbeing by supporting flexible working where possible.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange pre-application visits to the Department you can contact the Lead Co-Ordinator, Kristine Peelo on 0300 422 3787 / Kristine.peelo@nhs.net.

Additional working pattern details: Thursday and Friday working days required.

Main duties of the job

Whilst the organisation and structure within specialities/divisions may vary the specific remit of this role will include:

Transcription - Typing correspondence.

Outcomes, Results and Clinics - Tracking of results/ appointments and highlighting to the clinical team members any results, correspondence or patient queries that need response and taking action e.g. booking investigations, transcription, etc, to ensure that RTT guidelines are achieved for patients.

Booking in patients for surgery, alongside the utilisation of theatre lists.

Providing a comprehensive secretarial support to the consultant.

Regularly informing the Lead Co-Ordinator about progress and flagging up as a matter of urgency any issues.

Liaising with external organisations for the benefit and progress of patient care, such as Social Services, other hospitals, etc.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well a generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

14 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

318-26-T0242

Job locations

Thirlestaine Breast Centre

Thirlestaine Road

Cheltenham

GL53 7AS

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