The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Support Secretary

The closing date is 01 August 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Support Secretary to join our General Surgery team at Rotherham General Hospital. The post is full time (37.5hrs) and permanent. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the transcribing of clinical correspondence for the General Surgery Department.

We are looking for someone with the following attributes to join our team:

  • RSA II or equivalent experience
  • Hard working and self-motivated
  • Ability to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Computer literate with excellent keyboard skills.
  • Good team player

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to transcribe clinical dictations and produce accurate correspondence to many different stakeholders including patients, GPs and other clinicians, both internally and at other Trusts within the agreed timeframes.

They will also be responsible for a variety of associated administrative tasks that include printing/posting letters, updating the patient log with outstanding results, closing/updating the patient pathways, plus a range of other duties as required.

Interviews to take place 26th August 2025

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

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Details

Date posted

22 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-05-102

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Data Protection Act

Desirable

  • Caldicott knowledge
  • Freedom of information knowledge

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English (or equivalent), Grade C / Grade 4 or above
  • RSA II typing or equivalent

Desirable

  • RSA III, ECDL, Clait or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience of audio typing
  • Recent experience of Microsoft Word Processing and spreadsheet packages

Desirable

  • Medical audio typing experience
  • Experience of using patient administration system (Meditech)
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Data Protection Act

Desirable

  • Caldicott knowledge
  • Freedom of information knowledge

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English (or equivalent), Grade C / Grade 4 or above
  • RSA II typing or equivalent

Desirable

  • RSA III, ECDL, Clait or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience of audio typing
  • Recent experience of Microsoft Word Processing and spreadsheet packages

Desirable

  • Medical audio typing experience
  • Experience of using patient administration system (Meditech)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Melanie Richardson

m.richardson1@nhs.net

01709426331

Details

Date posted

22 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-05-102

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Supporting documents

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