Full-Time - 9-5pm
Peace Children's Centre - Watford
SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR with Medical Secretary Responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced Senior Administrator/Medical Secretary to work as part of a team to support our growing team of Community Paediatricians across three centres

The role offers significant exposure to a wide range of clinical and administrative processes, providing an excellent platform for professional development and career progression in an NHS environment. The role would be particularly suited to someone who is keen to take on new challenges (including supervision and line management)

As part of our commitment to developing our workforce, the successful candidate will have opportunities to broaden their knowledge of specialist children's services, develop advanced administrative and digital skills, and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

We are investing in our teams and in the development of digital technologies to ensure we can deliver the highest quality care in the future.

Previous applicants need not apply.

• Proposed interview date: 10th September 2026*

HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

Your main responsibilities will be to provide comprehensive medical administrative support, working closely with Community Paediatricians and the wider clinical teams within Children’s Specialist Services.

In return, we can offer you:
5% on top of basic salary high cost allowance supplement subject to a minimum payment of £1,192 per annum (pro rata where applicable).

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)

One of the UK's best pension schemes

Special Leave for family and personal reasons

NHS Car Lease Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Discounts

Caring and supportive teamwork

Comprehensive training

Support to develop your career within the NHS

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust.
You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision -
Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Inclusive, Pioneering and Caring in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don’t want you to miss out so we’d like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now

You’ve made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we’re looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Advanced typing and formatting skills

Previous NHS administration experience at a Senior level

Excellent time management skills to manage a busy workload

High attention to detail and accuracy

Strong and clear communication skills

Initiative and problem-solving abilities

Energetic, flexible and proactive approach

Experience of SystmOne/AMSPAR desirable.

A pioneering approach, welcoming and embedding digital innovations to improve administrative processes and streamline efficiencies

An inclusive , 'one team' approach to supporting colleagues and service users

A caring attitude, supporting patients and colleagues with kindness and professionalism at all times

Please see full Job Description attached

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