Diabetes & Endocrinology Support Medical Secretary
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Derby, DE22 3NE
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
7 days left
Job description
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual looking for a new challenge, career change, or development opportunity? Do you have excellent organis...
- Quality checking/typing and despatch of VR voice recognition clinical correspondence relating to NHS medical patients within the quality standards and time limits asspecified. Effective liaison with the relevant wards and departments within the hospital and with patients and other health care providersassociated with the Consultant, his/her team to ensure a prompt and effective communication system. Assist in the upkeep of the departmental clinical admin information and general filing correspondence. Training will be given to ensure your understanding of the 18-week RTT process and a knowledge of the Trust Patient Access Policy and an agreement to adhered to these policies according to National Trust Guidelines, Waiting list management and 18 weeks guideline? Responsible for the regular case note maintenance and accurate filing? Books and arranges meetings when required. To provide support and cover to other areas to the Business Unit/Division and to undertake other duties as requested. Answer the telephone and take messages and deal with queries as required.
Closing date of applications: 8 September 2026
Interview date: 22 and 23 September
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English Language - Grade C or above or equivalent
- RSA III Typing/Word Processing or equivalent
- Audio Transcription
Desirable
- AMSPAR or equivalent
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Secretarial experience
Desirable
- Medical secretarial experience
Communications and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills - verbal and written
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
1 September 2026
Last checked
1 September 2026
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