Medical Secretary

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Role Summary

• To provide a full and efficient secretarial service to consultants and clinical teams.  This will include typing and personal dictation, and ensuring that all documentation (for example discharge summaries, operation notes, reports, theatre lists, outpatient clinic notes and clinic/appointment letters) is produced to an excellent standard
• Ensure all information is secure and confidentiality of information is maintained at all times
• Provide excellent customer care which may include communication with distressed and anxious patients and relatives, treating them with tact and empathy
• Ensure the professional image of the Trust is maintained at all times 

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

To support the Haematology and Oncology Senior Medical Secretaries predominantly Northern but sometime Eastern ( by computer no travelling)  and back up support for the Seamoor Unit Administrative Team 

Working Pattern: 30 hours per week Mon-Fri 5 hours per day - can be discussed

Interview Date: Tuesday 29th July

For further information please contact: Lisa Beasant - Operations Manager - Haematology and Oncology lisa.beasant@nhs.net   01271 337816

This is a fixed term contract for 12months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, inclusive of a 3.6% pay award which will be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation date, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2024/5 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers)

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.