Job summary
The post-holder will support the provision of an efficient and comprehensive secretarial support service to the consultants, specialist nurses and other medical staff, prioritising work to ensure deadlines are met. To maintain a high standard secretarial service to meet the needs of the clinical team within the Directorate ensuring that accurate andup to date typing of clinic letters and correspondence is achieved through audio/digital dictation. The post-holder must observe and work within the Trust's Confidentiality Policy at all times.
Main duties of the job
This role provides a great insight into the NHS and requires excellent inter-personal skills when communicating with patients and members of staff at all levels within the Trust. You will be working in a supportive environment with future opportunities for progression across the PSC Directorate and wider Trust.
About us
Values lie at the heart of who we are, what we do and the culture we want to establish, having a direct impact upon both colleagues and the public we service. Our values are Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality.
Candidates new to the NHS will receive 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays and a number of benefits such as NHS pension, discount at selected shops and restaurants and opportunities for promotion across the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description attached and for any questions contact Sophie Gilligan at sophie.gilligan@nhs.net or on 01423 553169
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description attached and for any questions contact Sophie Gilligan at sophie.gilligan@nhs.net or on 01423 553169
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other IT skills acquired through training and practical experience including internet/web skills
- A good standard of general education to GCSE level (including English Language at Grade C or above) or equivalent
Desirable
- Medical Secretaries Diploma or equivalent
- ECDL
- NVQ 2 Business Admin
Experience
Essential
- Typing and secretarial experience
- Touch typing skills
- Experience working in a high pressured administration environment
Desirable
- Medical secretarial support
- NHS Experience
- Audio typing experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other IT skills acquired through training and practical experience including internet/web skills
- A good standard of general education to GCSE level (including English Language at Grade C or above) or equivalent
Desirable
- Medical Secretaries Diploma or equivalent
- ECDL
- NVQ 2 Business Admin
Experience
Essential
- Typing and secretarial experience
- Touch typing skills
- Experience working in a high pressured administration environment
Desirable
- Medical secretarial support
- NHS Experience
- Audio typing experience
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).
