University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Colorectal Surgery Medical Secretary

The closing date is 05 September 2025

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

The post holder is required to undertake the typing of clinical letters for all specialities, distribute and file documents as and when required, track and request patients health records, answer and deal with telephone enquiries, support other medical secretaries with basic admin duties and results management. The post holder will also be compliant with the Patient Access Policy and Divisional requirements in terms of waiting list management.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will need to demonstrate good communication skills, flexibility, reliability and have an organised approach to work. Working as part of a team of Medical Secretaries, you will support with the management of waiting lists, typing of clinical letters, theatre scheduling, clinic utilisation along with daily office duties as required by the clinical team.

The post holder will have skills in all areas of administrative functions to enable them to support the patient pathway.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted

26 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7339916

Job locations

University Hospital of North Midlands, Royal Stoke, A Block

Newcastle Road

Stoke-On-Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

The post holder will be qualified to NVQ level 2, OCR 2 or equivalent

Essential

  • NVQ level 2, OCR 2 or equivalent
  • Reasonable standard of GSCE A-C (4-9) or equivalent

Desirable

  • Secretarial/clerical background.
  • Audio type writing skills

Application and Interview

Essential

  • Knowledge of Microsoft office package including: Microsoft word and outlook

Desirable

  • NHS Experience
Person Specification

The post holder will be qualified to NVQ level 2, OCR 2 or equivalent

Essential

  • NVQ level 2, OCR 2 or equivalent
  • Reasonable standard of GSCE A-C (4-9) or equivalent

Desirable

  • Secretarial/clerical background.
  • Audio type writing skills

Application and Interview

Essential

  • Knowledge of Microsoft office package including: Microsoft word and outlook

Desirable

  • NHS Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital of North Midlands, Royal Stoke, A Block

Newcastle Road

Stoke-On-Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital of North Midlands, Royal Stoke, A Block

Newcastle Road

Stoke-On-Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Service Manager

Rebecca Challinor

rebecca.challinor@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782679368

Details

Date posted

26 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7339916

Job locations

University Hospital of North Midlands, Royal Stoke, A Block

Newcastle Road

Stoke-On-Trent

ST4 6QG


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