University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Pathology admin team primarily based at Leighton Hospital. The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive, quality and confidential secretarial/administrative service to the North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service (NMCPS).
Main duties of the job
The Directorate Support Secretary will be expected to organise their workload and co-ordinate their activities in conjunction with, and supervised by the Operational Services Manager to ensure that an efficient service is provided. The post holder will be capable of the full administrative function within the team, and be able to step-in to fill gaps, to ensure continuity of services. It is essential that the post holder is able to exercise initiative suitable to the role, and is fully supportive to other colleagues in the administrative team.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full role details. Please contact us if you require more information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 5 GCSE's or equivalent to include English and Maths at Grade C or above or equivalent.
* RSA 2 typewriting or equivalent.
* Knowledge of Medical Terminology / Previous secretarial experience.
* Previous experience of working in a Pathology Department.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
* Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise own work.
* Good interpersonal skills - with all grades of staff including staff outside of the laboratory especially with ward and clinical staff with regards to results.
* Demonstrate good organisational and time management skills.
* Understand Pathology and Trust IT Systems.
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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