Medical Secretary

Royal Devon; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Salary sacrifice nursery onsite

Job summary

Royal Devon is seeking a part-time Medical Secretary (Service Administrator) to support the Neurology team at Bowmoor House, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). The role emphasizes strong secretarial and IT skills, with duties covering a busy, friendly team environment.

You will join a dedicated Neurology team, work 22.5 hours over 3 days (09:00–17:00), and have access to NHS benefits and training opportunities. The department welcomes enquiries and visits.

Qualifications

• Secretarial/administration experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and stay calm under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable with strong IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide main administrative secretarial support to the Neurology Consultant and broader Neurology Team.
• Manage administrative tasks for the Neurology department and team.
• Support efficient service delivery and be the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Administration

Telephone experience

IT skills

Job description

Are you interested in joining our friendly and busy Neurology Team? We have an exciting role supporting a Neurology Consultant and the wider Neurology Team as their main administrative secretarial support. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated part-time Medical Secretary (Service Administrator) to join the Neurology team based in Bowmoor House, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital Wonford.

About the Role

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

More detail about the role

As an individual, we are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a busy and vibrant team, who is able to prioritise their workload, and can remain calm under pressure.

You will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proven experience in dealing with service users and telephone experience is essential. You will be flexible and adaptable with excellent IT skills. You will need secretarial/administration experience. You will need to enjoy the challenge of working as part of a busy team yet have the ability to use your own initiative to meet the changing needs of the department and Neurology service.

As a Team we are encouraging of personal and professional development, full training and support would be provided to help you learn and develop within this role.

If you feel you would be suited to this role then we would be delighted to hear from you. Visits to the department are welcomed and encouraged.

Working Pattern:22.5 hours over 3 days (to be agreed) - 09:00 - 17:00 hours

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 TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

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 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.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

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

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 are 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 will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

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 will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will 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 would love to hear from you.

• Salary Band 3: £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-20870-14380
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 12 October, 2026
• Job Category Administration
• Location Bowmoor House, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom