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Support Secretary

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

The closing date is 09 December 2024

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Job summary

This is an exciting post for someone with administrative experience within the UHNM looking to learn new skills, therefore previous experience of working within a admin or secretary environment is essential.

The post holder will need to demonstrate good communication skills, flexibility, reliability and have an organised approach to work. Working as part of a team of Medical Secretaries, you will support with the management of typing of clinical letters, diary management and minute taking along with daily office duties as required by the clinical team.

The post holder will have skills in all areas of administrative functions to enable them to support the patient pathway.

Main duties of the job

Administrative and support secretary duties within the Emergency Medicine and Acute Medicine admin teams.

Answering calls, emails, processing incoming consultant correspondence, working with the Acute Medicine secretaries to maintain diaries and work allocation.

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

25 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-6788270

Job locations

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact Katie Preston.

(see contact details)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact Katie Preston.

(see contact details)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GSCE English or Equivalent

Desirable

  • Degree or Equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Secretarial/Clerical Background

Desirable

  • Audio Typing

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Package
  • Experience of secretarial / administrative role

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Medical Terminology
  • Knowledge of patient administration and other related systems
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GSCE English or Equivalent

Desirable

  • Degree or Equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Secretarial/Clerical Background

Desirable

  • Audio Typing

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Package
  • Experience of secretarial / administrative role

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Medical Terminology
  • Knowledge of patient administration and other related systems

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA


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

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Operational Services Manager

Katie Preston

katie.preston@uhnm.nhs.uk

01785230567

Date posted

25 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-6788270

Job locations

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA


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