Medical Secretary - Apprenticeship Opportunity

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster is seeking a motivated Medical Secretary to provide high-quality administrative and telephone services. The role involves supporting the medical team, producing correspondence, and maintaining confidentiality. Applicants should have strong communication skills and attention to detail. This is a full-time position with the opportunity for an apprenticeship. The Trust values diversity and inclusion and is committed to staff development.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing administrative and telephone services is essential.
• Must be reliable and capable of maintaining confidentiality.
• Experience mentoring colleagues is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient secretarial and administrative support to Consultants.
• Deliver confidential medical secretary services.
• Produce written correspondence and reports to high standards.
• Maintain high standards of communication and confidentiality.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

A Vacancy at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust.

Position: Medical Secretary

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic Medical Secretary to join our admin team within the Rehabilitation Directorate. This is a permanent position, 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, based at Tickhill Road Hospital.

The successful candidate will be reliable and capable of providing confidential, high-quality administrative and telephone services. Attention to detail is essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively within the team and support and mentor colleagues. Applicants should have excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to interact professionally with people at all levels.

If you do not already possess a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH offers this post alongside the opportunity to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship qualification relevant to your role. As an apprentice, you will gain valuable experience, develop work-related skills, and obtain a nationally recognized qualification through regular training with a college or training organization. Approximately 20% of your working hours will be dedicated to training or studying.

Whether you are already employed by us or new to the NHS, apprenticeships can help you develop the skills, knowledge, and expertise needed for a successful career in health services.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide efficient secretarial and administrative support to Consultants and the medical team within the Care Group.
2. Deliver confidential, effective medical secretary services.
3. Produce written correspondence, reports, and letters from dictation, both written and audio, to high standards within agreed timescales.
4. Maintain high standards of communication with internal and external service users and partner agencies.
5. Support administration teams to meet deadlines and manage workloads effectively.
6. Maintain confidentiality at all times.
7. Handle administrative tasks to achieve positive outcomes.
8. Ensure adequate cover is always available.

RDaSH employs around 4,000 talented colleagues who are valued and respected. Our services include mental health, physical health, learning disability, and drug and alcohol services. We are committed to staff development, hosting monthly learning half-days, and fostering an inclusive culture. We aim to attract and retain staff who share our passion for providing first-class care.

For more information about our strategy, visit: our strategy.

To learn more about working at RDaSH and the benefits offered, visit: our website.

We value diversity and inclusion. View our Allyship video to find out more.

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here.

Before applying, please review the attached job description, person specification, and eligibility document (if applying via apprenticeship) to ensure you meet all criteria.

This advert closes on Wednesday, 23 July 2025.