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Band 3 Medical Secretary (Belfast)

Location: Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Belfast

Industry: Health and Social Care

Salary: Up to £12.75 per hour

Contacts: Ashlea Forsack, hive@honeycomb.jobs

Job Ref: BBBH64922

Expiry date: 2026-07-31


Honeycomb are delighted to be working with the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, to recruit a temporary Band 3 Medical Secretary. This position is based in the Ulster Hospital and offers an immediate start.

The Company

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust on a temporary basis as a Medical Secretary. In this role, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The Role

Key responsibilities:

  • Deliver professional secretarial and administrative support to clinical teams and healthcare professionals.
  • Coordinate appointments, maintain clinicians' diaries, and manage correspondence and day-to-day administrative tasks
  • Prepare and format letters, reports, clinical documentation, and other records using Microsoft Office applications.
  • Undertake audio transcription and accurately record meeting minutes where required.
  • Ensure patient information and administrative records are maintained accurately in both electronic and paper-based systems.
  • Respond to enquiries from patients, relatives, colleagues, and external organisations, providing a courteous and efficient point of contact.

The Person

Essential Requirements

  • 4 GCSEs (Grades A-C) including English Language, plus 1 year's secretarial/administrative experience;

OR

  • NVQ Level 2 in Administration (or equivalent) plus 1 year's secretarial/administrative experience;

OR

  • 2 years' secretarial/administrative experience.

AND:

  • Audiotyping experience
  • Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Package & Benefits:

This role offers an hourly rate of £12.75. It is a Band 3 position, based in Ulster Hospital. It is temporary with the potential for extension.

  • £12.75 per hour
  • Temporary for 12 weeks initially
  • Full-time hours, based in Belfast

To apply in confidence, please submit your CV via the link provided or contact Ashlea Parte for more information.

Please note: Successful candidates may need to complete a Basic or Enhanced Access NI check (fee of £18+). A previous conviction will not automatically prevent appointment; all disclosures are managed confidentially.

"If you have a disability, which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.

Please note that we are currently receiving an exceptionally high volume of applications and will be unable to shortlist candidates who do not meet the specific requirements for this role. Due to this volume, we may be unable to provide individual feedback. We thank you in advance for your understanding."

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