Medical Secretary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Exeter is seeking a Medical Secretary to join their dynamic Administrative team. This role involves providing administrative support to the Rheumatology department and requires strong administrative skills. The ideal candidate will be adept in managing correspondence and supporting a clinical team to enhance patient care. Benefits include attractive leave and health support services.

Benefits

27-33 days paid annual leave

Occupational health services

Staff discounts on shopping and leisure

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and clerical skills.
• Ability to support clinical teams and manage workloads efficiently.
• Experience in handling patient correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Process clinical letters and manage workqueues.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Rheumatology Team Leader.
• Participate actively in the team enhancing patient care.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Experience in administrative roles

Job description

Overview

Go back Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Secretary

The closing date is 06 November 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Administrative team at the Nightingale Hospital Exeter, working to support the different services located on the site. This includes the following services: Southwest Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre, Centre of Excellence for Eyes, Rheumatology, Buttercup Unit, and the Devon Diagnostic Centre. For more information about our services please visit our website; https://nightingale-exeter.nhs.uk/

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 cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon and serve more than 615,000 people. Some specialist services cover the whole peninsula, extending to 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 people\'s 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\'s never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you\'ll 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 successful candidate will be responsible for the administrative and clerical duties within the Rheumatology department within the Nightingale Hospital Exeter team. Your duties will involve supporting the clinical team, processing clinical letters, validating workqueues, actively participating in PTL, and providing a comprehensive administrative support service to the Rheumatology Team Leader and Nightingale Leadership team.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Kerry-Anne Shelton, Medical Secretary Team Leader on [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 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