Job summary
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups. **
**If you would like to apply for this position please complete the attached Short Application Form and email this to the Recruitment Team at: ecn-tr.recruitment@nhs.net clearly marking for which vacancy you are applying for in the Subject Header of the email. Please note applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted. **
An outstanding opportunity for a support secretary has arisen within the Department of Orthopaedics.
Would you like to take on a role that provides you with ownership of your work? Would you like to be creative in your approach and be responsible for supporting and ensuring our patients receive the best quality of care by using your skills and experience and our Trust's values and behaviours.
This post is Fixed Term for 12 Months
Hours per week: 30 hours
Main duties of the job
To provide an efficient and effective typing and administration function to the team. The post requires fast and accurate audio typing skills, and a sound knowledge of medical terminology.
Good communication, organisational skills, and previous secretarial experience is essential as is experience of dealing with sensitive information. Knowledge of medical terminology and previous experience using hospital based IT systems such as PAS and Medisec will be advantageous.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's or equivalent, grade C or above. Must include English.
- Typing qualifications to RSAII (Royal Society of Arts) standard.
- Computer literate to (European Computer Driving License) ECDL standard or equivalent.
Desirable
- AMSPAR (The Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists) Diploma
- RSA III (Royal Society of Arts) standard
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Hospital based experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Medical terminology
- Fast and accurate audio-typing
- Good communicator - able to deal with people at all levels.
- Ability to handle sensitive information without compromising confidentiality or trust.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Medisec
- Experience with Patient Management System
- Awareness of NHS policies
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's or equivalent, grade C or above. Must include English.
- Typing qualifications to RSAII (Royal Society of Arts) standard.
- Computer literate to (European Computer Driving License) ECDL standard or equivalent.
Desirable
- AMSPAR (The Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists) Diploma
- RSA III (Royal Society of Arts) standard
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Hospital based experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Medical terminology
- Fast and accurate audio-typing
- Good communicator - able to deal with people at all levels.
- Ability to handle sensitive information without compromising confidentiality or trust.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Medisec
- Experience with Patient Management System
- Awareness of NHS policies
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
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.
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.
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).
