Medical Secretary
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Exeter, EX2 5AFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
18 September 2026
12 days leftJob description
An exciting administration opportunity has arisen to work within The Cedars Team as a Medical Secretary working 30 hours per week. The Cedars has 2 Ad...
- Key Responsibilities include:
- Comprehensive diary management and ensuring Consultant/associated team members are briefed and ready for meetings and appointments
- Provide general administrative function for the Consultant, which will include being point of contact.
- Meeting administration: taking and distributing formal minutes; recording clear actions and following these up to check completion; maintaining attendance records
- Supporting the Consultant and team by ensuring that records are up to date on all staffing and patient systems and that items are dealt with quickly and efficiently on appropriate finance systems
- Generate assessment and discharge letters
- Support with induction of Students
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We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Qualifications
Essential
- Business Administration Level 3/ T Level qualification in Management and Administration, or equivalent experience.
- GCSE English or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
Desirable: - ICDL (International Computer Driving License), or equivalent experience.
Communication and Working Relationship Skills
Essential: - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.; - Experience in dealing with people in distress in a calm and confident manner.
Experience
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Experience of dealing with confidential and complex information.
- Ability to take accurate formal and informal minutes.
- Experience of general office routine and filing systems.
Desirable: - Previous experience in a Medical Secretarial role.
Knowledge
Essential
- Intermediate IT skills in Microsoft Office Packages, ie Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Working knowledge of a range of administrative procedures including diary management and arranging appointments.
- Ability to manage diverse workload whilst dealing with frequent interruptions.
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential: - Plan and prioritise own workload, ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
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
3 September 2026
Last checked
6 September 2026
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