Medical Secretary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Wonford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a dedicated Medical Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative support within a collaborative team environment. Candidates should ideally have prior experience in secretarial or healthcare roles and possess strong communication skills. The position involves managing various administrative tasks and ensuring the efficient operation of the clinical team. The role offers flexible work arrangements and generous leave benefits.

Benefits

Funding for qualifications

Flexible working schemes

27 days paid annual leave

Occupational health services

Staff discounts

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a secretarial role or healthcare environment is preferred.
• Ability to manage own caseload without direct supervision.
• Good telephone manner when dealing with patients and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administration support for patients and clinical team.
• Prioritise and manage own caseload.
• Perform various administrative duties as required.

Skills

Administrative experience

Team player

Empathetic communication

Job description

Overview

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced secretary or administrator to join the team our team as a Medical Secretary. Based within the Centre for Womens Health on the main Royal Devon and Exeter Wonford site, the post holder will join an established team to provide comprehensive administration support for our patients and clinical team of Consultant Gynaecologist/Obstetricians. The post holder will have a range of administrative experience, ideally in a secretarial role or within a Healthcare environment; however, we welcome applicants from other sectors who feel they have relevant transferable skills. Working in a busy and sometimes demanding job, within a supportive team, they must be a good team player and enjoy working within a Multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administration support for patients and the clinical team.
• Prioritise competing workstreams and manage your own caseload without direct supervision.
• Maintain an empathetic and efficient telephone manner when dealing with patients, relatives and healthcare professionals.
• Perform other administrative duties as required.

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week, finish time 5:00pm.

Interview

Date: To Be Confirmed

Contact

Emily Passmore, Admin Line Manager, [e-mail]

Diversity and Inclusion

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

Benefits

• Development support: funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications; days off to study, CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills.
• Work‑life balance: flexible working schemes and family‑friendly policies.
• Annual leave: 27 days paid (plus bank holidays) rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
• Occupational health services including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
• Staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure; ability to spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
• 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.
• NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle-to‑work scheme.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.