Speciality Coordinator - Neurosurgery
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
PLYMOUTH, PL6 8DHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Secondment
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
14 October 2026
11 days leftJob description
To provide a comprehensive administrative service to a number of Consultants and/or group of medical staff in an efficient and timely manner. ***Prefe...
Provide and deliver a high standard of full secretarial service to the Consultant and/or group of medical staff using a varied range of work procedures.
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.
The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case.
We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date.
If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Experience
Essential
- Previous demonstrable experience as a medical secretary.
- Demonstrate proven knowledge of waiting list management
- Demonstrate use of hospital software EPIC.
- Demonstrate proven ability to use all main software packages.
Desirable: - An understanding of local and national access policies.
Qualifications
Essential: - A-C in Maths and English GCSEs or Equivalent demonstrable qualifications; - Level 4 NVQ in Business Administration or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Desirable: - Working towards a recognised leadership and management qualification.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with proven ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
- Proven ability to work calmly and methodically whilst completing a varied workload in a busy environment.
- Proven ability to handle difficult/distressed patients in a sensitive and empathetic manner.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
30 September 2026
Last checked
2 October 2026
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