Job summary
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, to work as a part of our Medical Secretary team within the ENT department located at Royal Stoke Hospital. The post holder is required to provide comprehensive secretarial support, waiting list management and administrative support to medical and nursing staff within a specialty team.
Candidates should possess a professional attitude towards their work and have the ability to work flexibly in a busy environment. You will be required to work as part of a team, as well as being able to use your own initiative and prioritise your workload to meet deadlines.
Candidates should posses a professional attitude to their work and have the ability to work flexibly in an extremely busy environment. You will possess experience of working as a medical secretary demonstrating accuracy and excellent multi-tasking capabilities in all aspects of the workload. You will be required to work as part of a team as well as being able to use your initiative and prioritise your own workload to meet strict deadlines.
You will be responsible for the management of your own workload, working closely with other Medical Secretaries, Consultants and the Management Team.
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.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
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.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B
Job locations
Royal Stoke University Hospital of North Midlands
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For more details on the post, please contact Ashleigh O'Leary
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For more details on the post, please contact Ashleigh O'Leary
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* GCSE Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English
Desirable
* Knowledge of NHS procedures
Experience
Essential
* Minimum two years working in an office environment
* Experience of working within a team
* Knowledge of Trust procedures
* Strong written communication skills
* Efficient in Microsoft office applications
Desirable
* Previous working experience within NHS environment
* Experience answering telephone calls
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* GCSE Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English
Desirable
* Knowledge of NHS procedures
Experience
Essential
* Minimum two years working in an office environment
* Experience of working within a team
* Knowledge of Trust procedures
* Strong written communication skills
* Efficient in Microsoft office applications
Desirable
* Previous working experience within NHS environment
* Experience answering telephone calls
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 University Hospital of North Midlands
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital of North Midlands
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
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