Medical Secretary in Histology
Pulse HealthcareNewcastle, North East England, United Kingdom · Posted 1 month agoDescription
Job Title: Medical Secretary – Histopathology / Cellular Pathology
Banding: Band 4–5 (Depending on Experience)
Location: North East England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Rate: £20-£30
Working Hours: Full-time
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Medical Secretary to join our client's busy Histopathology / Cellular Pathology Department. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced laboratory environment, providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to Pathologists, Consultants, and the wider Cellular Pathology team.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient operation of the department, supporting diagnostic services that are critical to patient care. Candidates with previous experience within Histopathology, Cellular Pathology, or wider Pathology services will be highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will provide a full range of medical secretarial and administrative support to the Histopathology department. Responsibilities will include managing consultant diaries and correspondence, audio typing and transcription of clinical reports, processing pathology documentation, maintaining accurate patient records, liaising with clinicians and laboratory staff, and ensuring all administrative tasks are completed in accordance with departmental procedures.
You will be responsible for handling sensitive patient information, managing enquiries from healthcare professionals, supporting MDT activity where required, and ensuring diagnostic reports are distributed accurately and within agreed timescales.
Experience working within a pathology laboratory environment and familiarity with pathology laboratory information systems such as Omni Lab or Apex would be highly advantageous.
Qualifications and Experience
- Previous experience as a Medical Secretary, Histopathology Secretary, Cellular Pathology Secretary, or equivalent NHS administrative role.
- Experience working within Histopathology, Cellular Pathology, Pathology, or laboratory services.
- Strong audio typing and medical terminology knowledge.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within a busy healthcare environment.
- Experience using NHS systems and electronic patient records.
- Experience with Omni Lab, Apex, or other laboratory information management systems (desirable).
Why Work with Pulse?
From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you'll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out. Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement.
With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you'll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won't find anywhere else. We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.
How to Apply
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Reasonable Adjustments
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
Please note, we are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
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