Senior Secretary
| Posting date: | 26 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,530.00 to £29,114.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26530.00 - £29114.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 July 2025 |
| Location: | Yeovil, BA20 2BN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9184-25-1045 |
Summary
This is a varied and rewarding role requiring a high level of professionalism, initiative, and emotional resilience. As Senior Secretary, you will: Supervise and support the day-to-day work of Band 3 administrators, providing regular 1:1s and appraisals Lead on diary coordination, document production, and clinic administration to ensure smooth service delivery Handle sensitive and confidential patient information with care and in line with GDPR and Trust policies Communicate effectively with clinicians, external agencies, and members of the public, managing distressing or challenging situations calmly Maintain and update specialist databases, track clinical activity, and provide performance data where required Support the Consultant and wider team with complaints processes, minute-taking for meetings, and arranging appointments Work closely with the Admin Lead to identify training needs, provide mentorship, and ensure the team functions effectively during periods of absence or change Be flexible and adaptable, willing to travel occasionally to other Trust sites or provide cross-cover if required