University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Unplanned Care Group Secretary

The closing date is 24 March 2026

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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.

An opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking, proactive, highly professional and dynamic secretary to join the Unplanned Care Group, supporting the senior management team.

The Unplanned Care Group operates over 2 sites, managing 3 Clinical Business Units (CBUs), encompassing Urgent & Emergency Care, Medicine and Specialised Medicine.

Main duties of the job

This is a key role requiring excellent organisational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced NHS environment. You will act as a central point of contact for the Unplanned Care Group, ensuring the smooth coordination of meetings, communications, and documentation.

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.

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.

Details

Date posted

10 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

205-7704990-A

Job locations

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work closely with the Care Group Medical Director, Care Group Nurse Director, Divisional Operations Director, Heads of Operations, organising diaries, taking minutes of core meetings, responding to auditing processes, maintenance of governance structure, managing rotas and ensuring the smooth running of the administration for the team.

We are looking for an individual who is conscientious, with excellent computer skills, who can work independently or part of a team. Previous experience of working in the NHS is desirable, but not essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work closely with the Care Group Medical Director, Care Group Nurse Director, Divisional Operations Director, Heads of Operations, organising diaries, taking minutes of core meetings, responding to auditing processes, maintenance of governance structure, managing rotas and ensuring the smooth running of the administration for the team.

We are looking for an individual who is conscientious, with excellent computer skills, who can work independently or part of a team. Previous experience of working in the NHS is desirable, but not essential.

Person Specification

Meets Essential

Essential

  • Qualifications meet essential criteria
  • Relative experience

Desirable

  • NHS exposure / experience
  • Previous secretarial role

Meets Experiance

Essential

  • Meets minimum requirements
Person Specification

Meets Essential

Essential

  • Qualifications meet essential criteria
  • Relative experience

Desirable

  • NHS exposure / experience
  • Previous secretarial role

Meets Experiance

Essential

  • Meets minimum requirements

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

Royal Stoke

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

Royal Stoke

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:

Head of Operations - Medicine CBU

Amanda Wilding

amanda.wilding@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782671053

Details

Date posted

10 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

205-7704990-A

Job locations

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


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