Surgical Secretary, Band 3 - Colorectal Surgery

About This Role

This permanent post offers an exciting opportunity for a Surgical Secretary within the Colorectal Surgery team. The role provides comprehensive administrative support to a busy consultant surgeon and patients, requiring exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage a workload proficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial service to consultant surgeons
• Manage diaries, correspondence, referrals, phone calls, and emails
• Handle general day-to-day office administration
• Exercise initiative and judgment when dealing with patient and colleague enquiries
• Manage and oversee the elective surgery waiting list
• Plan and coordinate surgical admissions for patients
• Touch type from audio dictation a variety of documents
• Maintain confidentiality when dealing with personal and sensitive information

Requirements

• Educated to GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• IT experience with Microsoft Office packages
• IT capable to ensure proficient use of hospital computer systems
• Excellent, professional telephone manner
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and work to deadlines
• Good written and verbal communication skills with a good command and understanding of English, punctuation, and grammar
• Good interpersonal skills for dealing with people internal and external to the organization
• Ability to work flexibly within a team
• Ability to work quickly and accurately
• Ability to use own judgment and initiative as appropriate
• Certain level of understanding of medical terminology
• Strong commitment to personal and professional development

Benefits

• Excellent package with exclusive benefits
• Flexible working opportunities
• Chance to gain valuable experience in innovative hospitals
• Generous annual leave allowance
• 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 programs
• Range of health and wellbeing initiatives

Important Details

• Application deadline: 30 October 2026
• Schedule: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract: permanent

About the Company

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in Gloucestershire with over 9,000 employees, and ranks among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. The Trust places people at the center of everything it does, driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn.