Clinical Outcome Secretary
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
SUNDERLAND, SR5 2LT · Sunderland, SR5 4BWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
We are looking to recruit a part-time Clinical Outcome Secretary for our Dermatology and Integrated Musculoskeletal Service (SIMS) administrative team...
Input of accurate
identified patient data into electronic health Record and patient database
systems such as medisec, meditech and EMIS in real time in order to support
local performance reporting processes which may be required at national as well
as local level
Communicate with
all appropriate staff groups and agencies as part of the service requirements
in an effective and professional manner.
secretarial/admin support within the Clinic on the Day standards
To effectively
deal with telephone enquiries relaying information to team.
Work closely with
the Personal Medical Secretary and the Scheduling Manager, highlighting any
patient pathway queries to the Personal Medical Secretary/Scheduling Manager as
needed.
Support other
colleagues across the Division to ensure Clinic on the day standard is met.
The post will work between
the hours of Monday- Friday 08.00am- 5.00pm.
20 Hours Per Week
As Clinical Outcome Secretary you will be expected to deliver the full Clinic on the Day process for
the Division of Community, as part of a team of General Medical Secretaries, including taking
Clinic letter typed and given to the patient
Clinic letter uploaded into Medisec and copy sent to the GP as needed.
Negotiating appointments with patients in clinic where appropriate <6 weeks
Booking appointments where appropriate <6 weeks
Negotiating any radiology investigation date/time and communicating to patient
Negotiating any diagnostic investigation date/time and communicating to patient
Validating the patients pathway in real time
Completing all tasks (Cashing up) clinics in real time including booking out and outcomes
To liaise with the Personal Medical Secretary and Scheduling Manager regarding the patients
pathway and appointments and any instructions/outcomes from the clinic.
Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Experience
Essential: - Working in a busy office environment; - Communicating with people at all levels; - IT systems, software packages
Desirable: - Previous NHS experience; - Previous medical administration experience; - Using Meditech/Emis System; - Previous patient pathway experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent
- English GCSE (or equivalent)
- NVQ Level 3/ RSAIII Typewriting / Word processing or
- equivalent experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- IT Expertise
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Able to work under pressure
- To meet deadlines and prioritise workload
- Approachable
- Flexible approach to work/willing to cover absences at
- short notice
Desirable: - Knowledge of medical terminology; - Knowledge of data protection & IM&T Security; - Knowledge of the role of the medical secretary.
Physical skills
Essential: - Advanced Keyboard skills; - The post holder must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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