Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 290-NWLP-344
- Employer
- North West London Pathology
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Charing Cross Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £30,546 - £32,207 pa inclusive
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Medical Secretary – Cellular Pathology
Band 3
North West London Pathology (NWLP) is an NHS pathology partnership joint venture between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. NWLP is modelled as a shared services organisation jointly owned by the three Trusts. The organisation is hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and as the legal entity for NWLP our staff are employed by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
NWLP is based on a ‘hub and spoke’ structure; the majority of routine, specialist and non-urgent activity is centralised at our hub site at Charing Cross Hospital. Urgent tests required for immediate patient management and treatment are performed in 24/7 Essential Service Laboratories based on-site within the seven hospital sites in the group.
The partnership has created an innovative and sustainable service that delivers outstanding quality to users and patients alike. This innovative approach allows the service to better manage demand, standardise operations, improve value for money and make use of state-of-the-art technology.
Our values are to be patient-focused, collaborative, expert and caring.
Job overview
We are on the hunt for a passionate and experienced Medical Secretary Assistant to join our Cellular Pathology team based at Charing Cross Hospital. We are a hub of innovation, commitment, and excellence and are looking for you to embark on a rewarding journey with us.
Join our busy and friendly Histopathology team, where your organisational skills and attention to detail will make a real difference to patient care every day.
In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to our consultants and wider clinical team. You’ll play an essential part in ensuring the smooth running of the service — from typing clinical reports and preparing material for multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings, to maintaining accurate records and liaising with colleagues across the department.
North West London Pathology (NWLP) is an NHS pathology partnership joint venture between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. NWLP is modelled as a shared services organisation jointly owned by the three Trusts. The organisation is hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and as the legal entity for NWLP our staff are employed by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
NWLP is based on a ‘hub and spoke’ structure; the majority of routine, specialist and non-urgent activity is centralised at our hub site at Charing Cross Hospital.
Main duties of the job
- Provision of quality departmental medical secretarial support.
- Provision of office support to provide an efficient telephone and enquiry service.
- Assist in the implementation of Trust, Directorate and Departmental Targets.
Working for our organisation
Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
NWLP Induction
The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.
For 2024/25, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
- Monday 3 November 2025
- Monday 1 December 2025
Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- English Language and Mathematics GCE/GCSE or equivalent
- A-levels or equivalent qualification or experience
Desirable criteria
- AMSAR qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous office or secretarial experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable criteria
- Experience as a medical secretary.
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting
- Experience of working within a team.
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential criteria
- Audio & copy typing 50wpm
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Good organisational skills.
- Accuracy and attention to detail
Desirable criteria
- Shorthand or minute taking skills
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alpana Vithal
- Job title
- Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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