Cellular Pathology Medical Secretary

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Devon is seeking a part-time Cellular Pathology Medical Secretary to support the Consultant Pathologists and the team. Responsibilities include administrative support, audio-typing, and managing reports. The ideal candidate should possess strong organisational skills and be able to work collaboratively. This role offers a salary range of £24,937 to £26,598 pro-rata and part-time hours.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to NHS Pension scheme

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Flexible working schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support within a healthcare setting.
• Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Consultant Pathologists.
• Handle administrative processes and enquiries efficiently.
• Embed and release external reports using EPIC-Beaker.

Skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Audio-typing

Tools

EPIC-Beaker

Job description

Cellular Pathology Medical Secretary

The closing date is 13 November 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Cellular Pathology Support Secretary based at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, East Devon.

The post holder will provide a comprehensive secretarial and administrative service to the Consultant Pathologists, Speciality Doctors and the Laboratory Team. Working as a team member to ensure all administrative processes and enquiries are dealt with in an efficient and timely manner.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as we help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The Cellular Pathology Support Secretary will provide administrative support to the Histopathology team. The post holder will fulfil all tasks and work as part of a team. To meet the needs of the service, the post holder may be required to work in other administrative areas as appropriate and as directed by the line manager.

We require an organised, enthusiastic, motivated and adaptable person to join our team. Duties will involve but not be limited to embedding and releasing external reports using EPIC‑Beaker, packaging and sending of specimens, audio‑typing and retrieval of slides and reports for MDT meetings.

Working Pattern: 15 hours per week, Thursday and Friday

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Katie Gregory; Lead Cellular Pathology Secretary, on 01392 402999 or [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and ‘At Risk’ status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we’ll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and our family‑friendly policies.

If you’re starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You’ll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You’ll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we’d love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part‑time

Reference number

185‑1510‑11853

Job locations

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust