Directorate Secretary

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Band 4 Directorate Secretary to support the Trauma Directorate for six months on a fixed term basis to provide cover during maternity leave.

The post holder is required to provide comprehensive secretarial support to the Trauma Directorate Management team and wider workforce to ensure an efficient and smooth running service. You will be hardworking, flexible and organised, have secretarial experience and working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, along with experience of Diary Management and minute taking.

Main duties of the job

Main duties will include (but are not limited to): liaising with other departments, organising electronic diaries, maintaining records, taking minutes at Directorate meetings and preparing papers for relevant meetings.

The post holder would be expected to raise purchase orders and support in the submissions of payroll on the EASY system.

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

16 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year PA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

205-6418299

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information regarding this role can be obtained via the job description and person specification within this advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information regarding this role can be obtained via the job description and person specification within this advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Training

Essential

  • Intermediate level qualification or equivalent experience e.g. HNC, Diploma, Typing qualification
  • GCSE (or equivalent) pass in English and Maths
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Essential

  • 2 years experience of working in an acute Trust
  • Extensive Secretarial background within an acute Trust
  • Knowledge of Trust processes/systems
  • Ability to audio type/transcribing

Desirable

  • E-Requisition & Invoicing experience

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Able to use own initiative
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to work with confidential information and deal with situations in a sensitive manner
Person Specification

Education/ Training

Essential

  • Intermediate level qualification or equivalent experience e.g. HNC, Diploma, Typing qualification
  • GCSE (or equivalent) pass in English and Maths
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Essential

  • 2 years experience of working in an acute Trust
  • Extensive Secretarial background within an acute Trust
  • Knowledge of Trust processes/systems
  • Ability to audio type/transcribing

Desirable

  • E-Requisition & Invoicing experience

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Able to use own initiative
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to work with confidential information and deal with situations in a sensitive manner

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:

Deputy Directorate Manager

Mike Jennings

mike.jennings@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782679930

Date posted

16 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year PA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

205-6418299

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


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