Overview
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Band 4 Senior Secretary in the Breast Department. The team provides specialist care to patients within the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, based at North Devon District Hospital.
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
Details
Date posted: 22 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £27,485 to £30,102 a year pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 185-44869-11543
Job locations: North Devon District Hospital, Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX314JB
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be part of an established administration team providing administrative and secretarial support for a team of Consultants. This is a varied and busy role that is vital to the smooth running of the department. The post requires a friendly, organised person with excellent communication skills, who can work independently and as part of a team, placing the needs of the service as a priority.
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please refer to the full job description.
Working Pattern
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Arden Wild (Admin Line Manager) arden.wild@nhs.net; Murray Heath (Operations Manager) murray.heath@nhs.net; Madi Ballinger (Senior Medical Secretary) onmadi.ballinger@nhs.net
This is a fixed term contract until 1 September 2026. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including, but not limited to:
* NHS salary increments and employer pension contributions
* Nationally recognised NHS discount scheme and a generous leave allowance
* Flexible working schemes and family-friendly policies
* 27 days paid annual leave rising to 33 days plus bank holidays
* Occupational health services, counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups
* Staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure; salary sacrifice options
* Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts
* NHS Pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
Person Specification
General requirements: Essential and Desirable are as stated in the job description text. See the full job description for details.
Other Information
Disclosures: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the DBS.
Employer: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: North Devon District Hospital, Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX314JB
Employer's website: https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/
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