Job responsibilities The role involves working closely with Surgeons, Junior Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, and other associated health professionals such as Speech and Language Therapists and Audiologist supporting efficient management of clinics and timely output of clinical correspondence, in addition to other secretarial duties such as minute taking. The role has lots of variety and ad-hoc demands, and the postholder must possess excellent time management and planning skills. The position provides the opportunity to work within a very supportive and welcoming team, and to further develop existing knowledge and skills. Previous administration/secretarial experience in an NHS environment is preferred, but not essential. However, previous administration or secretarial experience is essential. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.