Neurosurgery Admin Specialist – NHS Trust

Plymouth Hospitals; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is seeking an experienced medical secretary for the Neurosurgery service. You will support Consultants and the wider team, managing departmental administration and patient records with accuracy and discretion.

The role requires secretarial experience in healthcare, GCSEs, and progress toward a medical secretary qualification. Fixed-term or secondment options are available, with a pro-rata salary aligned to NHS pay scales.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Math at A-C/4-9 or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 in Business and Administration or equivalent.
• Working towards a recognised medical secretary qualification.

Responsibilities

• The key responsibilities: manage departmental and patient administration systems per Trust policies.
• Provide secretarial support to Consultants and medical team in Neurosurgery.
• Ensure efficient and timely administrative processes within the service.
• Adhere to waiting list policy and information governance requirements.
• Handle electronic communications and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Communication skills

Secretarial experience

Word processing

Healthcare setting experience

Education

GCSE English/Math

NVQ Level 3 Business & Admin

Medical secretary qualification (in progress)

Job description

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is seeking an experienced medical secretary for the Neurosurgery service. You will support Consultants and the wider team, managing departmental administration and patient records with accuracy and discretion.

The role requires secretarial experience in healthcare, GCSEs, and progress toward a medical secretary qualification. Fixed-term or secondment options are available, with a pro-rata salary aligned to NHS pay scales.