Job summary We are looking for an experienced Secretary to join the Haematology Sectaries and Clerical team at Kettering General hospital. The post is available within the Pathology department. This offers excellent opportunities for an enthusiastic and conscientious person to provide a comprehensive medical secretarial service to consultants, junior medical and specialist nursing staff in an efficient and timely manner, assisting in the organisation of their workload and contributing to the overall success of the service and patient care. Main duties of the job First point of contact for all forms of communication for Consultant Hematologists and Team. Therefore we are looking for someone with previous medical secretarial and administrative experience, preferably in a health care setting. It is essential that you have strong IT skills, a good level of general education, an extensive knowledge of Office and Outlook (including Word, Excel, email and internet) along with audio typing/word processing qualifications/skills. You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. It's important that you are flexible, able to act on your own initiative and work both independently and as part of a team. You must be able to work under pressure to tight deadlines and prioritise workloads as well as being positive and enthusiastic. About us Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHSTrust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values Compassion Accountability Respect Integrity Courage We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 264-6864356-FAM Job locations Kettering General Hospital Rothwell Road Kettering NN16 8UZ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Education,Training and Qualifications Essential English language and Maths GCSE or equivalent (Functional skills level 2). NVQ3 level Secretarial or Business Administrative qualification or equivalent level of demonstrable experience. RSA /OCR level 2 or equivalent experience (must be a proficient user of Microsoft word) IT related qualification CLAIT plus /ECDL or equivalent experience Desirable NVQ Customer Service L3 Audio-typing qualification Knoledge and Experience Essential Audio typing experience Experience of working in a busy office environment. Knowledge of a range of administrative processes. Knowledge of NHS Organisations and Medical terminology Desirable Experience of working within the NHS (in a similar role.) Experience of working in a team. Skills Essential Competently communicates professionally and effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and in writing. Proficient in use of Microsoft office applications. Experienced in planning, organising and prioritise own workload. Desirable Minute-taking skills Person Specification Education,Training and Qualifications Essential English language and Maths GCSE or equivalent (Functional skills level 2). NVQ3 level Secretarial or Business Administrative qualification or equivalent level of demonstrable experience. RSA /OCR level 2 or equivalent experience (must be a proficient user of Microsoft word) IT related qualification CLAIT plus /ECDL or equivalent experience Desirable NVQ Customer Service L3 Audio-typing qualification Knoledge and Experience Essential Audio typing experience Experience of working in a busy office environment. Knowledge of a range of administrative processes. Knowledge of NHS Organisations and Medical terminology Desirable Experience of working within the NHS (in a similar role.) Experience of working in a team. Skills Essential Competently communicates professionally and effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and in writing. Proficient in use of Microsoft office applications. Experienced in planning, organising and prioritise own workload. Desirable Minute-taking skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Kettering General Hospital Rothwell Road Kettering NN16 8UZ Employer's website https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)