Medical Secretary (Rheumatology)

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a vital member of the Rheumatology Administrative team. This exciting role involves providing essential administrative and clerical support to the clinical team, ensuring smooth operations within the department. With a commitment to diversity and professional development, this organization offers a supportive environment where you can thrive. Enjoy a fulfilling career while contributing to the health and wellbeing of the community. If you are organized, communicative, and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

27 days of paid annual leave

Flexible working policies

NHS Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Occupational health services

Staff discounts

Wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles, preferably in healthcare.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle administrative and clerical duties within the Rheumatology department.
• Support the clinical team and process clinical letters.

Skills

Administrative Support

Clerical Duties

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Relevant Certifications

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Rheumatology Administrative team based in Osprey House, Exeter, supporting the clinical team at the Nightingale Hospital Exeter. Please visit our website: https://nightingale-exeter.nhs.uk/ for more information about our services.

Main duties of the job

For detailed responsibilities, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be part of an exceptional team dedicated to helping our patients stay healthy when they need it most.

About us

Our organization spans Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon with over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. We serve more than 615,000 people across an area of over 2,000 square miles, with specialist services extending as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We provide a broad range of emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Our services also include community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, home visits, primary care, specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies, and collaborations with local universities position us at the forefront of research and innovation, enabling us to deliver world-class care.

Now is an exciting time to join us as we continue to shape our services through ongoing integration efforts.

Job details

• Posted on: 02 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 per year (pro rata)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 185-75041-10489
• Location: Osprey House, Osprey Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7WN

Job description & responsibilities

For more information, please refer to the detailed job description and responsibilities via the link below.

Role overview:

The successful candidate will handle administrative and clerical duties within the Rheumatology department (Eastern Services). Responsibilities include supporting the clinical team, processing clinical letters, communicating with patients by phone, validating work queues, participating in PTL, and providing comprehensive administrative support to the Rheumatology Team Leader and Management Team.

If you are capable of meeting the demands of this rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Visits are encouraged.

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:00, with some shifts until 16:30.

Interview date: Friday, 9th May 2025

Contact: Kerry-Anne Shelton, Medical Secretary Team Leader, at [e-mail]

Our commitment to diversity and benefits

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and fosters a culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, reflecting the communities we serve.

Priority will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff across Devon.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received.

Established in April 2022, our Trust combines expertise from the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We promote a supportive culture that encourages professional development, including funding for qualifications, CPD, and rotational placements. We also support work-life balance through flexible working and family-friendly policies.

Starting with 27 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days, plus bank holidays.

Access to occupational health services, counselling, wellbeing activities, staff discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, car lease options, NHS Pension, and the Cycle to Work scheme.

If you're interested, we would love to hear from you.