Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Medical Secretary

The closing date is 05 January 2026

Job summary

The post holder will provide a comprehensive, efficient, and effective medical secretary service to the Consultants and medical team within the Care Group.

Main duties of the job

  • Diary management for the consultant and members of the medical team including all aspects of meeting bookings and MDT meetings and ensure consultants and members of the medical team are fully prepared for meetings.
  • Complete minutes of daily PIPA meetings, MDT, and any other meetings as and when required.
  • Typing of reports specific to service area, typing of letters to GPs, other general correspondence, and clinic sessions, Audio typing ofconsultant/medical correspondence.
  • Follow up information requests and test results.
  • Dealing with telephone calls from patients, signposting appropriately, andupdating the consultants and others message books accordingly
  • Source information on referrals as requested.
  • Type up the monthly doctor's rota.
  • Filing, photocopy, and SystmOne scanning of information into medical records.
  • Deal with telephone enquiries in a courteous and efficient manner, recording messages as per agreed systems and escalating as per protocols.
  • Input data and collate statistics as required using appropriate methods such as SystmOne reporting.
  • Book meeting rooms as required.
  • Book interpreters as required.
  • Proactively contribute ideas for improving the planning of serviceactivities and/or administrative/clerical systems

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

29 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-RCG-0688

Job locations

Swallownest Court

Aughton Road

Sheffield

S26 4TH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to NVQ 2 level or equivalent in appropriate subject e.g. Business Admin.
  • RSA II Typing or equivalent experience including autonomous working.

Desirable

  • NVQ 3 or equivalent relevant subject

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of working in a busy environment, office procedures, and workload management
  • photocopying, message taking, typing
  • Experience in accessing internet / email facilities
  • Good standard of education (minimum 3 GCSEs, including English and Maths or equivalent
  • Experience of liaising with staff across different disciplines
  • Thorough understanding of confidentiality and security of information
  • Previous NHS experience or another large public sector organisation would be an advantage.
  • ECDL or equivalent IT qualifications

Desirable

  • Use of online patient record system such as SystmOne would be an advantage

Skills

Essential

  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills and the ability to employ these skills to maintain effective relationships
  • Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative and unsupervised at times.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
  • Flexible and adaptable approach
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to NVQ 2 level or equivalent in appropriate subject e.g. Business Admin.
  • RSA II Typing or equivalent experience including autonomous working.

Desirable

  • NVQ 3 or equivalent relevant subject

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of working in a busy environment, office procedures, and workload management
  • photocopying, message taking, typing
  • Experience in accessing internet / email facilities
  • Good standard of education (minimum 3 GCSEs, including English and Maths or equivalent
  • Experience of liaising with staff across different disciplines
  • Thorough understanding of confidentiality and security of information
  • Previous NHS experience or another large public sector organisation would be an advantage.
  • ECDL or equivalent IT qualifications

Desirable

  • Use of online patient record system such as SystmOne would be an advantage

Skills

Essential

  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills and the ability to employ these skills to maintain effective relationships
  • Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative and unsupervised at times.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
  • Flexible and adaptable approach

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Swallownest Court

Aughton Road

Sheffield

S26 4TH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Swallownest Court

Aughton Road

Sheffield

S26 4TH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Support Manager

Vicky Chapman

vicky.chapman1@nhs.net

07977666961

Details

Date posted

29 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-RCG-0688

Job locations

Swallownest Court

Aughton Road

Sheffield

S26 4TH


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