University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Pathway Coordinator (Medical Secretary)
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Full-Time Pathway Coordinator/Medical Secretary
Royal Derby Hospital Department of Medicine for the Elderly
A full-time (37.5 hours/week) opportunity has arisen for a passionate Pathway Coordinator/Medical Secretary to join an exceptional support team at one of the UK’s leading hospitals.
About the Role
You’ll be an integral part of the secretarial team within the Department of Medicine for the Elderly, providing a high-calibre medical secretarial service in strong collaboration with clinician leads.
Key to this role is the ability to:
- Be an enthusiastic team player with sharp communication and problem-solving skills
- Exercise tact, diplomacy, and adaptability while efficiently prioritising workloads
- Handle a range of administrative duties under minimum supervision
Key Responsibilities
General Admin Support
- Manage clinical correspondence, including typing and editing
- Schedule appointments and coordinate diary management
- Respond to telephone queries and strained communications with professionalism
Specialist Skills
- Familiarity and application of:
- The 18-week Royal College of Physicians two-week treatment time target (RTT) process
- Trust Patient Access Policy
- Proficiency in medical terminology, document creation, and record-keeping
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Technical Proficiency
- Experience and competency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, internet, and email systems
- RSA II or equivalent qualification/qualities encouraged
- NVQ Level III or comparable qualifications in Business and Administration preferred
- Audio typing skills an asset (training available)
Requirements
- Previous secretarial or administrative experience
- Capacity to work independently as well as in collaborative team settings
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Resilience to adapt fluently to varied workload demands
Desirable (but not mandatory):
- Minute-taking experience (training provided if lacking)
- Previous exposure to electronic health records
About Us
University Hospitals Derby & Burton (UHDB) encapsulates Exceptional Care Together, with Compassion, Openness, and Excellence at its core. We trust our team to shape the future of high-calibre patient-centred care in The Derby, in south Cheshire, and across our local networks.
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What We Offer You
Development & Growth
- Opportunities to develop professional and leadership skills
- Support from recruitment to onboarding and beyond
Employee Benefits
- Discounts on gym memberships and free onsite fitness classes
- Competitive subsidised car schemes
- Fixed maximum NHS Employee Assistance Programme access
Impact & Scale
- One of the UK’s busiest trauma and orthopaedic departments
- Averaging 4,810+ outpatient appointments daily
- Enacting 300+ surgical procedures each operating day
- Sharing opportunities with NHS university-affiliated research trials
Next Steps
Closing date for applications: 8 July 2026 Interview date (shortlist): 22 July 2026
Before applying, feel free to explore your options with Emma Land, our Admin Team Leader, at: 📧 emma.land3@nhs.net | 📞 01332 785566 | 📚 [UHDB Careers](Link generally omitted unless stated – replace with specific rubric if available)
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