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Medical Secretary - Neurology

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Doncaster

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GBP 24,000 - 27,000

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Doncaster is seeking a Medical Secretary for the Clinical administrative support of the Neurology Department. The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative support, manage transcriptions, and ensure patient pathway efficiency. Qualifications include GCSEs in English and Maths and administrative qualifications. The role offers a salary of £24,937 to £26,598 pro rata annually, along with generous NHS benefits.

Benefits

Extensive range of learning opportunities
NHS Pension Scheme
Generous holiday entitlement
Health and wellbeing support
Discounts on shopping and services

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade C or above.
  • RSA III or NVQ III or suitable equivalent level administrative qualification.
  • Experience in clerical/administrative role with knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a high standard of administrative support to consultants.
  • Manage digital transcriptions/admin timely.
  • Ensure efficient end-to-end patient pathway systems.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Accurate data entry
Methodical and organized approach
Ability to deal diplomatically with various personalities
Team player

Education

Minimum of 3 GCSEs including English and Maths
RSA III or NVQ III or equivalent administrative qualification
ECDL or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word
Job description
Job summary

As a Medical Secretary we are looking for a dynamic enthusiastic individual who wishes to expand their knowledge with an opportunity in the Clinical administrative support of the Neurology Department. This post is based across sites at both Doncaster Royal Infirmary & Bassetlaw Hospital.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to maintain a high standard of administrative support to the Consultants and Neurology team ensuring that robust systems are in place for the efficient end to end patient pathway. Ensure that digital transcriptions/admin are managed timely in accordance with Trust expectation.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
  • Extensive range of learning opportunities
  • NHS Pension Scheme
  • Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
  • NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers
Details

Date posted: 05 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 272-7472504

Job locations: Doncaster Royal Infirmary & Bassetlaw Hospital

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential
  • Minimum of 3 GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade C or above or suitable equivalent qualification
  • RSA III or NVQ III or suitable equivalent level administrative qualification
  • ECDL or equivalent qualification / demonstrable experience
Desirable
  • Business Administration Level II Apprenticeship
Personal Attributes & Skills Essential
  • A methodical and organised approach to work
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Accurate data entry, typing and checking skills
  • Ability to deal calmly and diplomatically with a range of personalities and situations
  • Team Player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships
  • Trustworthy, punctual and reliable
Knowledge & Experience Essential
  • Previous experience working in a clerical/administrative role
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Ability to work to and promote Standard operating procedures / performance targets
  • Demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word
Desirable
  • Knowledge of Referral to Treatment Patient Access Policies and procedures
  • Fully conversant with all waiting list functions on PAS and the ability to action these independently.
Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential
  • Minimum of 3 GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade C or above or suitable equivalent qualification
  • RSA III or NVQ III or suitable equivalent level administrative qualification
  • ECDL or equivalent qualification / demonstrable experience
Desirable
  • Business Administration Level II Apprenticeship
Personal Attributes & Skills Essential
  • A methodical and organised approach to work
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Accurate data entry, typing and checking skills
  • Ability to deal calmly and diplomatically with a range of personalities and situations
  • Team Player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships
  • Trustworthy, punctual and reliable
Knowledge & Experience Essential
  • Previous experience working in a clerical/administrative role
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Ability to work to and promote Standard operating procedures / performance targets
  • Demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word
Desirable
  • Knowledge of Referral to Treatment Patient Access Policies and procedures
  • Fully conversant with all waiting list functions on PAS and the ability to action these independently.
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 details

Employer name: Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address: Doncaster Royal Infirmary & Bassetlaw Hospital

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

Employer’s website: https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/

Employer details

Employer name: Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address: Doncaster Royal Infirmary & Bassetlaw Hospital

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

Employer’s website: https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/

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