Medical Secretary

NHS; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job description

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for an experienced Medical Secretary to join our Rheumatology Team at North Devon District Hospital.

The applicant should be organised, a team player with the ability to prioritise their own workloads with a willingness to cross cover colleagues in the department during periods of annual leave or sickness. The role is varied and attention to detail is important when checking and sending correspondence.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will have a range of secretarial and administrative experience, ideally in a Healthcare environment; however, we welcome applicants from other sectors who feel they have relevant transferable skills.

Working in a busy and sometimes demanding role as part of the Rheumatology administration team, supporting the Consultants, Doctors and Nurses to run an efficient service. We are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and work unsupervised. The role requires someone who is efficient and pays attention to detail and takes pride in their work. The post holder will need to be empathetic and have a good telephone manner.

Working Pattern: The applicant will be required to work three days per week which can be discussed at interview.

For further information please contact: Adele. Atherton, Lead Medical Secretary on 01271 322734, email: [e-mail]

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.

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

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

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust