Medical Secretary – Rheumatology(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
About the Role
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Medical Secretary to support the Rheumatology service within the Division of Medicine. This role is ideal for an organised, detail-focused administrator who enjoys working closely with clinical teams and contributing to high-quality patient care behind the scenes.
You will play a key role in ensuring patients move smoothly through their care pathway by providing consistent, reliable, and timely administrative and secretarial support to consultants, specialist nurses, and the wider Rheumatology team.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Medical Secretary, your work will directly support clinical decision-making and patient experience. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to Rheumatology consultants, clinicians, and specialist nurses
- Managing digital clinical correspondence and transcriptions in line with Trust standards and turnaround times
- Coordinating patient documentation to support safe, efficient end-to-end pathways
- Maintaining accurate records using Trust systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Acting as a professional point of contact for internal teams and external stakeholders
- Supporting effective communication across multidisciplinary teams
- You’ll be part of a collaborative administrative service where attention to detail, confidentiality, and professionalism are essential.
About Us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute NHS trusts, serving a population of over 440,000 people across three main hospital sites and several community locations. With more than 7,000 colleagues, we are proud of the culture we have built around compassion, respect, and teamwork.
Our values are rooted in “We Care” and shaped by the DBTH Way, which guides how we treat patients, colleagues, and partners every day. We actively support flexible working and will always explore arrangements that work for both the service and our people.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and are particularly keen to hear from candidates from under-represented groups, including disabled applicants, ethnic minority communities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills & Attributes
- Ability to learn new systems, processes, and ways of working
- Calm, professional approach when dealing with a wide range of people
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to follow instruction and prioritise workload
Desirable Attributes
- Awareness of NHS or Trust policies and procedures
Knowledge & Experience
Essential:
- Previous experience in a clerical or administrative role
- Working knowledge of medical terminology
- Confident use of Microsoft Word and other Microsoft Office applications
Qualifications & Training
Essential:
- Minimum of three GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths at Grade C / Level 4 or above
- RSA III, NVQ Level 3, or an equivalent administrative qualification
- ECDL qualification or demonstrable equivalent IT experience
Desirable:
Pre-Employment Checks
This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Successful applicants will be required to present original qualification certificates listed as essential in the person specification.
Skilled Worker Sponsorship
Applications are welcomed from candidates who require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. These applications will be considered in line with UK Visas and Immigration guidance. Please note that from 9 April 2025, NHS Band 2 and Band 3 entry-level roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
- Benefits of Working at DBTH
- Access to extensive learning and development opportunities
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
- NHS car lease and salary sacrifice schemes
- Discounts on shopping, travel, and leisure
