Dermatology Pathway Support

Overview

We are seeking motivated individuals eager for career growth or change, possessing transferable administrative skills, to join the Dermatology service. Two exciting new roles support medical photography and cancer care pathways. Successful candidates will collaborate flexibly with medical secretarial teams, consultants, and others.

Key Responsibilities

• Type and send clinical correspondence for NHS patients adhering to quality and timeliness standards.
• Maintain effective communication with hospital wards, departments, patients, and health providers associated with consultants and their teams.
• Support maintenance of departmental clinical administrative information and manage general correspondence filing.
• Undergo training to understand the 18-week RTT process, the Trust Patient Access Policy, and national waiting list guidelines, ensuring policy adherence.
• Perform regular case note upkeep and precise filing tasks.
• Organize and schedule meetings as needed.
• Provide support and coverage across Business Unit/Division areas and carry out other tasks as assigned.
• Handle telephone communications, taking messages and responding to inquiries promptly.
• Address queries promptly in person or by phone, escalating issues when necessary.
• Request tests and investigations following patient attendance or referral letters, highlighting missing items to clinic receptionists.

About the Trust

We pride ourselves on delivering Exceptional Care Together, guided by our core values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence. Our facilities serve vast patient volumes with over 4,800 outpatient appointments daily, a top-ranking Trauma & Orthopaedics department, and over 33,700 planned surgeries annually. UHDB is a research-active organization offering diverse clinical trial opportunities.

Development and Benefits

• Professional and leadership development prospects.
• Comprehensive support from recruitment through ongoing employment.
• Employee benefits including assistance programs, gym discounts, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.

Additional Information

Applications close on 15 July 2026; early closure due to popularity is possible. Interviews are scheduled for 23 July 2026. For informal enquiries or to discuss the position, contact Hannah Smale, Dermatology Team Leader at 01332 254678 or via email.