Job summary
PA - Surgery & Digestive Diseases CSU
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed PA to the join the Surgery & Digestive Diseases CSU leadership team.
The post holder will provide a high quality confidential and highly skilled secretarial and administrative support to the CSU leadership team. This requires effective administration skills and knowledge of multiple information systems to enable the efficient running of the departments.
Main duties of the job
You should be literate and numerate, with excellent organisational, time management and IT skills and an ability to work without supervision. RSA III typing/ word processing is essential or equivalent considered.PA / secretarial experience is desirable but not essential. You will have a high standard of communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff at all levels. You will have enthusiasm, motivation and demonstrate pride in your work. You should be proficient using the Microsoft systems.
If you feel you have the skills, experience and drive that it takes to be part of a Trust whose mission is to provide safe, high quality healthcare at all times to its population, we look forward to you application.
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
- An appropriate speed and accuracy of typing is required for this role and this will be assessed at interview (see knowledge and skills above)
Desirable
- Medical Secretary Diploma or certificate
- Advanced secretarial qualifications
- ECDl/CLAIT/iTQ
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years previous secretarial experience
- Experience to prioritise and manage a diverse workload
- Ability and experience of relating to people at all levels
- Experience of developing and implementing administrative systems
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Minute taking skills
- Skills commensurate with those expected at RSA III/OCR
- Audio Typing
- Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing at a high level
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Microsoft office packages including Excel and Power-point, internet, email etc
- Knowledge of Patient administration system or equivalent
Desirable
- Medical terminology
- CRIS/PACS
- Use of electronic systems, diaries, patient records, training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
- An appropriate speed and accuracy of typing is required for this role and this will be assessed at interview (see knowledge and skills above)
Desirable
- Medical Secretary Diploma or certificate
- Advanced secretarial qualifications
- ECDl/CLAIT/iTQ
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years previous secretarial experience
- Experience to prioritise and manage a diverse workload
- Ability and experience of relating to people at all levels
- Experience of developing and implementing administrative systems
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Minute taking skills
- Skills commensurate with those expected at RSA III/OCR
- Audio Typing
- Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing at a high level
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Microsoft office packages including Excel and Power-point, internet, email etc
- Knowledge of Patient administration system or equivalent
Desirable
- Medical terminology
- CRIS/PACS
- Use of electronic systems, diaries, patient records, training.
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).
