Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic Heart Failure Team Secretary to join our heart failure team at East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust. We are a well-established, integrated heart failure service covering 2 acute hospital sites and a virtual ward.
Main duties of the job
This post holder will be key to supporting the team of Heart Failure Nursing team. and to provide administration and secretary support with day to day running of the service.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post holder will be key to supporting the team of Heart Failure Nursing team. and to provide administration and secretary support with day to day running of the service. This could include speaking with patients and other health care professionals, supporting the virtual wards. Booking and managing outpatient clinics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post holder will be key to supporting the team of Heart Failure Nursing team. and to provide administration and secretary support with day to day running of the service. This could include speaking with patients and other health care professionals, supporting the virtual wards. Booking and managing outpatient clinics.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Previous medical secretary background
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to NVQ Level 3 and or GCSEs A to D
Desirable
- Higher education to match NVQ or GCSEs
Skills
Essential
- Demonstration of team working
Desirable
- Demonstration of being part of a team
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Previous medical secretary background
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to NVQ Level 3 and or GCSEs A to D
Desirable
- Higher education to match NVQ or GCSEs
Skills
Essential
- Demonstration of team working
Desirable
- Demonstration of being part of a team
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).
