Trust Medical Secretary - Rheumatology

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Colney; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital in the UK is seeking a motivated Secretary to join its Rheumatology team. The successful candidate will manage communications, assist with office administration, and demonstrate excellent organizational skills. This role offers flexible working hours and an array of NHS benefits. Join a collaborative environment focused on innovative patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Free Park & Ride service

On-site Nursery

Support in career development

Qualifications

• Ability to manage and prioritize workloads.
• Understanding of patient confidentiality is essential.
• Flexibility and motivation to assist in a busy department.

Responsibilities

• Act as point of contact for communication between consultants, patients, and staff.
• Assist in management of office administration and provide secretarial service.
• Ensure continuity of service across the specialty.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

12 months Fixed term contract/secondment opportunity

Rheumatology is very excited to have the opportunity to advertise for a secretary we want to hear from YOU!

Who are we?

The Rheumatology team is comprised of doctors, nurses and administration staff. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, hard-working and flexible person to assist with the smooth running of this busy department. Our dedicated clinical team are at the forefront of innovation and work collaboratively as a multi-disciplinary team to strive for excellence in patient care.

The successful candidate will be expected to have excellent communication and organisational skills. They will have the ability to manage and prioritise workloads accordingly, as well as work as part of the wider team. A high level of attention to detail and accuracy and an understanding of patient confidentiality is essential.

Please view the attached job description for full details of the post, and make sure to refer to the job specification when submitting your application.

We would love for you to join us. You are the future of the NNUH. What are you waiting for? – apply now!

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.

The successful candidate will act as point of contact for all communication between consultants, patients, relatives and a wide range of multi‑disciplinary staff. They will assist in the management of office administration and provide an effective secretarial service, ensuring continuity of service across the specialty.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state‑of‑the‑art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Natalie Hardingham Job title: Administration Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01603 288004