University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Medical Secretary Team Leader
The closing date is 09 April 2026
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.
12 MONTH FIXED TERM POST TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE - TO COMMENCE MID APRIL 2026
A fantastic development opportunity has arisen for a Medical Secretary Team Leader to join the Artroplasty secretarial team at County Hospital. This is to cover maternity leave for a period of 12 months.
This is perfect opportunity for individuals that are looking to develop their leadership skills to progress in to a management position.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual with excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
Candidates should possess a professional attitude to their work and have the ability to work flexibly in a busy growing environment.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will also be responsible for handling telephone and other communications with sensitivity and confidentiality using personal judgement and acquired knowledge to assess each situation and to deal with accordingly. The postholder will need to ensure that systems are in place to deliver a high standard of communication to build and maintain good working relationships.ng to the specialty team, delegating as appropriate.
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.
Job responsibilities
The postholder will plan and organise own time. The job will involve job prioritisation of work for others which will involve resolving conflicting diary appointments and schedules.
The postholder will liaise with the medical team and appointments department to arrange, cancel or alter clinical commitments to contribute to the smooth running of the department ensuring that patients notes are requested and provided in a timely manner.
Person Specification
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Qualifications
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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.
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
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