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Deputy Trust Secretary
Role summary
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The Deputy Trust Secretary supports the Trust Secretary and Board with corporate governance, statutory compliance, committee administration and the effective running of board and council meetings. Typical requirements include substantial experience in NHS or public-sector governance, strong knowledge of board procedures and regulatory obligations, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to prepare accurate reports and minutes. The successful candidate is expected to be highly organised, discreet and politically aware, with sound judgement and attention to detail. They should manage competing deadlines, work confidently with senior leaders and non-executive directors, maintain confidentiality, and provide clear, practical advice on governance matters.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in the UK
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About Online NHS Trust
An NHS Trust is a publicly funded healthcare organisation responsible for delivering hospital, community or specialist services to patients across a defined area of the United Kingdom. Trusts are led by executive directors, non-executive directors and a governing board, and operate within requirements set by NHS England and other regulators. Their work combines patient care with research, education, financial stewardship and service improvement. The Trust Secretary’s office supports the board and its committees, helping ensure that decisions are properly recorded, transparent and compliant with legislation and NHS standards. A Deputy Trust Secretary therefore works at the centre of corporate governance, collaborating with clinicians, executives, legal advisers, regulators and patient representatives. NHS Trusts generally offer structured career progression, public-sector benefits, pension membership and opportunities to contribute to services with significant community impact.