Job overview
The Division of Medicine would like to invite applicants for a Medical Secretary role working to support the Rheumatology Clinical Administration team. This is an excellent opportunity to join the Admin Team here at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide an effective and efficient support service to clinical teams ensuring robust systems and processes are in place for overall administrative oversight and coordination of the patient through the relevant pathway.
- Maintain a high standard of administrative support to the Rheumatology medical team ensuring that robust systems are in place for the efficient end to end patient pathway.
- Ensure that digital transcriptions are managed timely in accordance with Trust expectation.
- Provide secretarial support to the Rheumatology consultants, clinical teams and specialist nurses alongside the clinical typist/administrator
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in a clerical/administrative role
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word
Qualification and Training
Essential
- Minimum of 3 GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade C or above or suitable equivalent qualification
- RSA III or NVQ III or suitable equivalent level administrative qualification
- ECDL or equivalent qualification / demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Business Administration Level II Apprenticeship
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Ability to assimulate new practices and knowledge
- Ability to deal calmly and diplomatically with a range of personalities and situations
- Flexible and adaptable, able to take direction and instruction from others
Desirable
- Awareness of Trust Policies and Procedures
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This advert is for Medical Secretary - Rheumatology with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £24,937 - £26,598 Pro Rata Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent: 4 x days per week (to include a Friday). The application deadline is 08 Jul 2026.
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