Band 3 Medical Secretary (Ards)
Location: Northern Ireland, County Down, Ards
Industry: Public Sector
Salary: Up to £12.75 per hour
Contacts: Ashlea Forsack, hive@honeycomb.jobs
Job Ref: BBBH62703
Expiry date: 2026-03-10
Honeycomb are delighted to be working with Ards Community Hospital to recruit a Temporary Medical Secretary. This role offers an immediate start until the end of March, with a possibility for extension. The hourly rate is £12.75.
Are you an experienced Medical Secretary seeking your next opportunity? This is an excellent chance to join Ards Community Hospital's Mental Health Outpatients team, where you will play a key role in supporting clinic operations and delivering high-quality administrative services. You'll be joining a busy and professional environment where your skills and experience will be genuinely valued.
The Client
Ards Community Hospital is widely recognised for delivering high standards of healthcare and for its commitment to mental health services. The organisation promotes a collaborative and supportive working culture, placing strong emphasis on teamwork, adaptability, and patient-focused care. This is an ideal setting for professionals who want to make a positive and meaningful contribution.
The Role
This is a temporary Medical Secretary position, working alongside three other Secretaries and Clerical Officers within a fast-paced outpatient clinic. The role is varied and hands-on, requiring strong organisational skills and flexibility. Responsibilities will include appointment management, audio typing, minute-taking via Microsoft Teams, and providing reception cover as required.
Key duties include:
- Managing clinic diaries and scheduling appointments
- Audio typing and transcription of medical documentation
- Minute-taking for meetings held via Microsoft Teams
- Providing reception cover and general administrative support
- Working collaboratively with Secretarial and Clerical colleagues
The Person
The successful candidate will bring proven secretarial experience, excellent organisational ability, and a positive, team-focused approach.
Essential:
- Proven secretarial experience.
- Ability to schedule appointments and manage clinic operations.
- Competence in audio typing and minute-taking.
- Up-to-date Access NI check or willingness to obtain one.
Desirable:
- Experience with Encompass systems (training provided).
- Strong teamwork ethics and adaptability.
Package & Benefits
This role comes with an excellent package and benefits including:
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Full-time hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Training provided for Encompass systems.
- Opportunity to work in a Consultant-led team in a supportive environment.
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Senior Sourcing Specialist, Ashlea Parte at Honeycomb Jobs on 02896 207050 .
If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss.
"Please note that successful candidates may* be required to complete a Basic or Enhanced Access NI Security Clearance at a cost of £18+ (subject to the nature of the job). A person's criminal record will not, in itself, debar that person from being appointed to this post. Any information given will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please go to:
www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/accessni-criminal-record-checks for more information."
*Please note that this requirement will be confirmed by the consultant throughout the application process
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