Job summary
We are looking for a highly self-motivated and organised individual to join our busy, fast paced Accident & Emergency Secretarial service at The Royal Oldham Hospital for a full time post.
You will provide an efficient and effective PA/Administrative service to the Accident & Emergency Consultants.
Main duties of the job
The post is a challenging role and will involve dealing with patients, relatives and internal and external agencies. Enquiries will be of a sensitive/confidential nature.
A full range of administrative and clerical duties will be required and team work will be an essential part of the role as cross cover will be required.
You will have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills with the ability to priorities your own workload whilst working quickly and accurately under pressure.
Previous experience in a range of secretarial/office duties is required along with RSA typing (audio, copy and word processing) or equivalent demonstrable skills.
AMSPAR or Medical terminology qualifications/experience would be advantageous.
This is a rewarding role with an opportunity to be able to develop your skills and complete personal development plans.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
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
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
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills, Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a range of secretarial and office duties
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure using own initiative in relaying complext and confidential medical information
- Practical and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Previous experience in a range of secretarial and office duties
Desirable
- Previous experience in a medical/support secretarial role.
Qualifications
Essential
- RSA III Typing or equivalent
- Audio, Copy and shorthand Typing
Desirable
- AMSPAR or equivalent
- Certificate in Medical Terminology
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills, Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a range of secretarial and office duties
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure using own initiative in relaying complext and confidential medical information
- Practical and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Previous experience in a range of secretarial and office duties
Desirable
- Previous experience in a medical/support secretarial role.
Qualifications
Essential
- RSA III Typing or equivalent
- Audio, Copy and shorthand Typing
Desirable
- AMSPAR or equivalent
- Certificate in Medical Terminology
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).