Medical Secretary - Rheumatology

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is inviting applications for a part-time Medical Secretary role, supporting the Rheumatology Clinical Administration team at Doncaster. The ideal candidate will provide administrative support, manage patient pathways, and ensure efficient clinical operations. Essential qualifications include prior clerical experience and knowledge of medical terminology. The position offers a salary ranging from £24,937 to £26,598 annually. Applications are encouraged from individuals eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

Benefits

Extensive range of learning opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Discounts and salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Candidates should have previous experience in a clerical/administrative role.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and other packages is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective administrative support to clinical teams.
• Ensure efficient management of patient pathways.
• Support Rheumatology consultants and clinical teams.

Skills

Ability to assimilate new practices and knowledge

Ability to deal calmly with different personalities

Flexible and adaptable

Knowledge of medical terminology

Demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft packages

Education

Minimum of 3 GCSEs including English and Maths

RSA III or NVQ III or suitable equivalent

ECDL or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Summary

The Division of Medicine would like to invite applicants for a Medical Secretary role working to support the Rheumatology Clinical Administration team. This is an excellent opportunity to join the Admin Team here at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals.

Main Duties of the Job

The post holder will provide an effective and efficient support service to clinical teams ensuring robust systems and processes are in place for overall administrative oversight and coordination of the patient through the relevant pathway.

• Maintain a high standard of administrative support to the Rheumatology medical team ensuring that robust systems are in place for the efficient end to end patient pathway.
• Ensure that digital transcriptions are managed timely in accordance with Trust expectation.
• Provide secretarial support to the Rheumatology consultants, clinical teams and specialist nurses alongside the clinical typist/administrator

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.

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: 31 December 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: Part-time

Reference number: 272-7586426

Job Locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT

Job Description and Responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents 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

Personal Attributes & Skills – Essential

• Ability to assimilate new practices and knowledge
• Ability to deal calmly and diplomatically with a range of personalities and situations
• Flexible and adaptable, able to take direction and instruction from others

Desirable

• Awareness of Trust Policies and Procedures

Knowledge and Experience – Essential

• Previous experience working in a clerical/administrative role
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word

Qualification and 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

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

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT

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