Medical Secretary

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Departmental Secretary to the Dermatology team within the Chapel Allerton Hospital CSU. This would be an ideal opportunity for someone looking to expand their experience and knowledge. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive secretarial/administrative support to the Dermatology department, based at Chapel Allerton Hospital. Full training for the role will be provided.

The role will involve general secretarial duties which include the typing of correspondence, clinic letters, dealing with telephone enquiries and supporting the various referral to treatment targets. The successful candidate would also be expected to make appointments for patients.

The post is for 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday with hours 8-4.

What you will bring to the role

The Dermatology department is one of the larger services based out of Chapel Allerton Hospital. We have a dedicated group of doctors and nurses that are supported by a friendly, helpful secretarial team. Teamwork within the department is considered essential as the medical and administrative teams need to work together in order to deliver the best service that we can do for our patients, many of whom will have been coming to the department for many years.

The department aims to offer a flexible and supportive work environment while looking for opportunities to improve the service for our staff and our patients.

Candidates will need excellent communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team, to work under minimal supervision and the ability to meet deadlines.

Experience in typing/word processing or equivalent would be desirable to undertake this varied and interesting role, along with a good standard of English.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.