Neurology Support Medical Secretary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Derby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic individual for a Support Medical Secretary role within their Neurology team. This entry-level position is designed for individuals looking to develop their skills while supporting medical professionals. Candidates will perform various administrative tasks, ensuring effective communication and assistance in patient care. Training provided to familiarize with healthcare policies and standards.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work alongside other medical secretarial staff.
• Must demonstrate transferable administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support teams of clinicians with medical administration services.
• Book and arrange meetings as required.
• Manage case notes and ensure effective communication.

Skills

Administration

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant administrative experience

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Are you an enthusiastic individual looking for a development opportunity or career change. Do you have demonstrable transferable administration or knowledge and skills? Get in touch and meet the team!

We are looking for a team player who we can develop into a Support Medical Secretary role within our Neurology Medical Secretary team to

develop to help support teams of clinicians and provide an efficient Medical Administration service. You will be required to work flexibly with or alongside other medical secretarial staff, consultants and their teams.

• Typing and despatch of clinical correspondence relating to NHS medical patients within the quality standards and time limits as specified. Effective liaison with the relevant wards and departments within the hospital and with patients and other health care providers associated with the Consultant, his/her team to ensure a prompt and effective communication system. Assist in the upkeep of the departmental clinical admin information and general filing correspondence. Training will be given to ensure your understanding of the 18-week RTT process and a knowledge of the Trust Patient Access Policy and an agreement to adhered to these policies according to National Trust Guidelines, Waiting list management and 18 weeks guideline Responsible for the regular case note maintenance and accurate filing Books and arranges meetings when required. To provide support and cover to other areas to the Business Unit/Division and to undertake other duties as requested. Answer the telephone and take messages and deal with queries as required.
  
  

Closing Date: 30/06/25

Interview date: 14/07/25

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In Return We Will Offer

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
  
  

Key Facts

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Joanne Parker Job title: Team Leader Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01332 786478

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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