Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within the Neuropsychology Department at Salford Care Organisation for a Secretary to support the Neuropsychology clinicians. The clinicians within this department provide care to patients dealing with psychological and emotional aspects of health and illness as well as supporting people who are chronically ill.
Its is an expanding department and the successful applicant will be one of two secretaries supporting the team to provide the best possible care to their patient groups.
Main duties of the job
Applications are welcome from enthusiastic, motivated clerical staff with previous experience with typing and administrative skills. Computer skills are essential. Duties will include management of a shared inbox, registering and booking patients from a waiting list and communicating effectively with both patients and staff. Previous use of excel would be advantageous. The post holder must have good inter-personal and organisational skills, be able to manage and prioritise a heavy workload and be able to work under pressure, both on their own and as part of a team.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance (NCA) is one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Launched in April 2017, the NCA serves over one million people across Greater Manchester and employs over 19,000 healthcare professionals across Bury, Rochdale, Salford and Oldham. The sheer size, scale and potential of our combined service is huge. At the NCA, we can offer groupwide, flexible multi-site opportunities, as part of our connected, integrated and engaged team. We believe in saving and improving lives and are passionate about driving forward significant improvements to the provision of safe, high-quality integrated health and social care to our local community. If you share our vision, take your place with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- OCR/RSA Text Processing Level 2 or equivalent proven experience
Desirable
- Business & Administration NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of qualification in a similar subject
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as secretary
- Excellent word processing and audio typing skills
- Experience and knowledge of using Outlook/Excel and other IT packages
Desirable
- Previously worked in an NHS environment
Skills
Essential
- Excellent word processing and audio typing skills
- Good communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- OCR/RSA Text Processing Level 2 or equivalent proven experience
Desirable
- Business & Administration NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of qualification in a similar subject
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as secretary
- Excellent word processing and audio typing skills
- Experience and knowledge of using Outlook/Excel and other IT packages
Desirable
- Previously worked in an NHS environment
Skills
Essential
- Excellent word processing and audio typing skills
- Good communication skills
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).