Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Secretary - Clinical Therapies

The closing date is 03 April 2026

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a well organised secretary, to assist in the provision of a comprehensive and efficient secretarial/administrative support service to the Clinical Therapies.

This entails supporting the varying senior managers and clinicians within the Clinical Therapies Team

Applicants should be self-motivated and have a flexible approach to work with the ability to work with minimal supervision, prioritise work and deal with complex/sensitive issues. An understanding of information governance/confidentiality procedures and knowledge of records management processes are also important aspects of the post.Applicants should be able to demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and team working skills and have experience of supporting and encouraging others whilst working in a demanding office environment.

The successful applicant will be required to have proven recent experience in a secretarial/administrative role, have the ability to take concise minutes and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Therapies Corporate Secretarial Team provide a professional and comprehensive secretarial / administrative service to the Clinical Therapies Team - Clinical Specialities Division.

This will include supporting the Senior Management Team to ensure delivery of the core business functions within the Clinical Therapies Team.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Details

Date posted

20 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-7184103

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Good standard of general education

Desirable

  • Customer care qualification
  • GCSE English Language - minimum grade C or equivalent
  • Office Management or similar qualification
  • Intermediate typing qualification (Level 2) / EDCL

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Able to communicate effectively both written and verbal
  • Able to deal sensitively and professionally with all queries
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times - Data Protection Act (1998)
  • Able to work within a team environment
  • Flexible approach to enable changing demands to be accommodated effectively
  • Accurate and careful working to ensure high standard of work produced

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Proven recent experience in a secretarial / administrative role
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software - Word and Excel in particular
  • Working knowledge of office procedures

Desirable

  • Proven experience in an administrative role within a healthcare environment
  • Working knowledge of a mainframe IT system
  • Experience of recruitment procedures
  • Service improvement training
  • Data manipulation skills
  • An understanding of information governance/confidentiality procedures and knowledge of records management processes
  • Have the ability to take concise minutes
Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Good standard of general education

Desirable

  • Customer care qualification
  • GCSE English Language - minimum grade C or equivalent
  • Office Management or similar qualification
  • Intermediate typing qualification (Level 2) / EDCL

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Able to communicate effectively both written and verbal
  • Able to deal sensitively and professionally with all queries
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times - Data Protection Act (1998)
  • Able to work within a team environment
  • Flexible approach to enable changing demands to be accommodated effectively
  • Accurate and careful working to ensure high standard of work produced

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Proven recent experience in a secretarial / administrative role
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software - Word and Excel in particular
  • Working knowledge of office procedures

Desirable

  • Proven experience in an administrative role within a healthcare environment
  • Working knowledge of a mainframe IT system
  • Experience of recruitment procedures
  • Service improvement training
  • Data manipulation skills
  • An understanding of information governance/confidentiality procedures and knowledge of records management processes
  • Have the ability to take concise minutes

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Amy Andrew

amyandrew1@nhs.net

01302648158

Details

Date posted

20 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-7184103

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


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