Medical Secretary

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with excellent administrative and interpersonal skills to work as a Medical Secretary to the Emergency General Surgery Department as well as the Upper GI Department.

You will work closely with the administrative and clinical team, supporting the work of the department in the provision of an efficient and effective office service.

Main duties of the job

Candidates should possess a professional attitude to their work and have the ability to work flexibly in a busy environment. You ideally will have experience of working as a secretary or in a similar administrative role so that you are familiar with these types of processes and practices.You will be required to work as part of a team as well as being able to use your own initiative and prioritise your workload to meet deadlines. We are looking for someone who is able to be flexible with their working hours.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.

Date posted

12 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-6169599

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For Full Details please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification.

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager Hannah Hitchin.

hannah.hitchin@uhnm.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

For Full Details please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification.

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager Hannah Hitchin.

hannah.hitchin@uhnm.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 5+ A-C GCSE or equivalent
  • RSA 3 word processing or equivalent

Desirable

  • administration qualification

Experience

Essential

  • 2 years experience in a medical secretary role

Desirable

  • Previous administration duties in the NHS
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 5+ A-C GCSE or equivalent
  • RSA 3 word processing or equivalent

Desirable

  • administration qualification

Experience

Essential

  • 2 years experience in a medical secretary role

Desirable

  • Previous administration duties in the NHS

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Service Manager

Hannah Hitchin

hannah.hitchin@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782674350

Date posted

12 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-6169599

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


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