Job overview Are you an organised, confident and proactive secretary looking for your next challenge? We have a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly Rheumatology team as a Medical Secretary, providing high‑quality support to our Consultants and clinical teams. In this busy and rewarding role, you’ll use your strong secretarial and organisational skills to ensure the smooth running of the service. You’ll communicate daily with colleagues, patients and clinicians, so excellent interpersonal skills and a professional, calm approach are essential. Previous secretarial experience and strong typing skills are required, and while medical terminology is desirable, full training will be provided. We’re looking for someone who can think on their feet, stay composed under pressure and adapt to changing priorities. If you are flexible, supportive and enjoy being part of a close‑knit team, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer supportive training and development, with working hours of Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day. For an informal discussion, please contact: Jayne Down, Outpatient Manager for Rheumatology 01225 821646 jaynед [email protected] Advert To provide full and comprehensive secretarial support to Consultant Rheumatologists and clinical team within the Department of Rheumatology. To provide a central point of communication for patients, other hospital departments, GPs and outside agencies. Working for our organisation At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on. We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool! We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role. Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK