Medical Secretary

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. We are looking for someone who is articulate, has excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise competing workstreams. Strong organisational skills and IT skills as well as the ability to manage your own caseload without direct supervision is a must. As the post deals with patients, relatives, and Healthcare professionals, applicants must have excellent communication skills and will be expected to have an empathetic and efficient telephone manner.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week, with a finish time of 5:00pm.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed For further information please contact: Emily Passmore, Admin Line Manager, e.passmore@nhs.net

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

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. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. 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.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

Salary is not the only financial benefit.

• Funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications.
• days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills.
• healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
• If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
• You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
• You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can 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.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.