Support Secretary - Various (Internal Only)
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups. **
**If you would like to apply for this position please complete the attached Short Application Form and email this to the Recruitment Team at: ecn-tr.recruitment@nhs.net clearly marking for which vacancy you are applying for in the Subject Header of the email. Please note applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted**.
An outstanding opportunity for a support secretary has arisen within the Clinical Admin Service.
Would you like to take on a role that provides you with ownership of your work? Would you like to be creative in your approach and be responsible for supporting and ensuring our patients receive the best quality of care by using your skills and experience and our Trust's values and behaviours?
This post is Fixed Term for 12 Months
Hours per week: 15 hours
Main duties of the job
To provide an efficient and effective typing and administration function to the team. The post requires fast and accurate audio typing skills, and a sound knowledge of medical terminology.
Good communication, organisational skills, and previous secretarial experience is essential as is experience of dealing with sensitive information. Knowledge of medical terminology and previous experience using hospital based IT systems such as PAS and Medisec will be advantageous.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 5 GCSE's or equivalent, grade C or above. Must include English.
* Typing qualifications to RSAII (Royal Society of Arts) standard.
* Computer literate to (European Computer Driving License) ECDL standard or equivalent.
* AMSPAR (The Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists) Diploma
* RSA III (Royal Society of Arts) standard
Experience
* Secretarial experience
* Hospital based experience
Knowledge and Skills
* Medical terminology
* Fast and accurate audio-typing
* Good communicator - able to deal with people at all levels.
* Ability to handle sensitive information without compromising confidentiality or trust.
* Knowledge of Medisec
* Experience with Patient Management System
* Awareness of NHS policies
Other Role Requirements
* Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
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.
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