Medical Secretary - Community Paediatric Department
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Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Medical Secretary - Community Paediatric Department
The closing date is 12 November 2026
Job summary
The Community Paediatric Department forms part of the Women's & Children's Division of the Trust, and provides a service to children from birth up to age 19. We have a team of Community Paediatricians and Specialist Nurses, supported by administrative and clinic support staff. The department is based at Leighton Hospital in Crewe and at Wharton Healthcare Centre in Winsford, and we currently have a vacancy for a medical secretary, working up to 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00, hours to be finalised at interview.
Whilst the post is based primarily at Wharton Healthcare Centre, service need may require you to work at our Leighton base from time to time.
Main duties of the job
This is a demanding role which requires excellent organisational skills. You will be expected to provide comprehensive secretarial support to a number of clinicians, managing diaries, and scheduling clinics, ensuring all paperwork required is available. You will outcome appointments and manage waiting lists. You will prepare and distribute correspondence following appointments, and will ensure EHCP reports are uploaded to the system appropriately. You will deal with a large volume of calls to the office. You will provide back up to the Safeguarding Administrator when she is absent from the office, which may involve organising Child Protection Medicals, Initial Health Assessments or Adoption Medicals for Children, ensuring statutory timescales are met.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
412-W&C-8376331
Job locations
Wharton Primary Healthcare Centre
Crook Lane, Wharton, Winsford, CW7 3GY
Winsford
CW7 3GY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants should be highly motivated and have the ability to work on their own initiative, but also be happy to work as part of a team. Previous secretarial experience is essential. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is required for this role.
You will deal with a considerable number of calls from referrers and parents/carers, and it's therefore essential that you have a calm, empathetic approach.
You will work within a small friendly team all of whom support each other when necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants should be highly motivated and have the ability to work on their own initiative, but also be happy to work as part of a team. Previous secretarial experience is essential. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is required for this role.
You will deal with a considerable number of calls from referrers and parents/carers, and it's therefore essential that you have a calm, empathetic approach.
You will work within a small friendly team all of whom support each other when necessary.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Able to produce accurate and timely documentation for approval by clinician
Desirable
- Good understanding of patient-centred care
Desirable
Essential
- Understanding of the need for a flexible and adaptive approach
Desirable
- Good understanding of role boundaries
Experience
Essential
- Proven previous administrative experience
Essential
Essential
- Able to produce accurate and timely documentation for approval by clinician
Desirable
- Good understanding of patient-centred care
Desirable
Essential
- Understanding of the need for a flexible and adaptive approach
Desirable
- Good understanding of role boundaries
Experience
Essential
- Proven previous administrative experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wharton Primary Healthcare Centre
Crook Lane, Wharton, Winsford, CW7 3GY
Winsford
CW7 3GY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wharton Primary Healthcare Centre
Crook Lane, Wharton, Winsford, CW7 3GY
Winsford
CW7 3GY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Support Manager
Pam Corbett
01270278299
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
412-W&C-8376331
Job locations
Wharton Primary Healthcare Centre
Crook Lane, Wharton, Winsford, CW7 3GY
Winsford
CW7 3GY
United Kingdom
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