Job summary
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**
We have an opportunity to recruit to a management secretary within the Planned Care, Allied Health and Clinical Support Services Directorate at East Cheshire Trust.
The responsibilities of the role would be to provide secretarial support to the senior management team. This will require meeting facilitation, diary management and other administration duties.
You must have excellent organisational skills, be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. You should also be able to remain calm in a high pressured situation and have the ability to prioritise tasks whilst having an eye for detail. You should have a good standard of education and sound IT knowledge with competency in Microsoft Office packages being essential.
Hours per week: 37.5
Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the team working in support of the whole Directorate management team of East Cheshire NHS Trust the post holder will provide an efficient and effective secretarial support service to the management team.
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
- RSA level 1/11
- English to "O" level grade A-C/ CSE grade 1/ GCSE grade A-C
Desirable
- Working towards NVQ in Administration
Skills, Knowledge, Competencies
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office package
- Good organisational skills with experience of developing systems
- Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise effectively
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage large volumes of work with very fast turnaround
- Ability to work in a demanding, pressured environment
- Demonstrate composure and positive attitude under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a busy office environment
- Previous NHS experience
Personal qualities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Team worker
- Flexible thinker
- Proactive
Other
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSA level 1/11
- English to "O" level grade A-C/ CSE grade 1/ GCSE grade A-C
Desirable
- Working towards NVQ in Administration
Skills, Knowledge, Competencies
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office package
- Good organisational skills with experience of developing systems
- Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise effectively
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage large volumes of work with very fast turnaround
- Ability to work in a demanding, pressured environment
- Demonstrate composure and positive attitude under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a busy office environment
- Previous NHS experience
Personal qualities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Team worker
- Flexible thinker
- Proactive
Other
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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).
