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Medical Secretary - Neurosurgery

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79
Location
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum
Profession
Administrative and IT
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
02 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 18 months (18 months FTC)
Posted Date
19 May 2026

Job overview

To provide a comprehensive administration service within the Neurosurgery service line.  Supporting the Band 4 Speciality Coordinator to provide secretarial support to the Consultants and wider medical team in an efficient and timely manner. This post is part of a professional multi-skilled team working within the Neurosurgery Service.

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification

Main duties of the job

The key responsibilities of this role are the effective and efficient management of specific departmental and patient administration systems, ensuring strict adherence and compliance to all Trust Policies and procedures.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Typing Dictations
  • Filing Patient Letters
  • Booking Outpatient appointments
  • Booking Theatres
  • PTL Management
  • Answering the phone to patients
  • Data Quality queries
  • Other tasks