Job summary We are seeking to recruit an experience secretary to join our team in Imaging Services. The post will be based in Imaging in Harrogate Hospital and will support the Radiology Consultants and wider Imaging Services team members with comprehensive administrative services. The post holder will be required to support service users and internal and external healthcare professions to support patient care in Imaging Services. Main duties of the job To provide administrative services as detailed in the attached job description. To assist the Senior Medical Secretary in providing an efficient and effective secretarial support service to Consultants and their teams, which meets the needs of the patient and is responsive to Trust requirements. To provide comprehensive cover for the Senior Medical Secretary during periods of absence to meet the needs of and ensure continuity of service within the department. About us Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you We offer colleagues: A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note: Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles. All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 421-PSC-1948R Job locations Imaging Services, Harrogate Hospital Harrogate HG2 7SX Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification. For further information contact Yasmin Higgins, Service Manager, on yasmin.higginsnhs.net. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification. For further information contact Yasmin Higgins, Service Manager, on yasmin.higginsnhs.net. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GCSE's or equivalent including English, at Grade C or above Desirable Association of Medical Secretaries Diploma or equivalent ECDL NVQ 2 Business Admin Experience Essential Customer Care Secretarial procedures Minimum of 1 year secretarial experience Desirable Medical secretary NHS Experience Experienced CRIS user Touch typing skills Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Able to prioritise Good time management and attendance Able to communicate sensitively and tactfully with patients and carers Knowledge Essential Good keyboard skills Computer literate Numerate Diary management Knowledge of Health and Safety in the Workplace Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times Commitment to Continuing Professional Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GCSE's or equivalent including English, at Grade C or above Desirable Association of Medical Secretaries Diploma or equivalent ECDL NVQ 2 Business Admin Experience Essential Customer Care Secretarial procedures Minimum of 1 year secretarial experience Desirable Medical secretary NHS Experience Experienced CRIS user Touch typing skills Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Able to prioritise Good time management and attendance Able to communicate sensitively and tactfully with patients and carers Knowledge Essential Good keyboard skills Computer literate Numerate Diary management Knowledge of Health and Safety in the Workplace Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times Commitment to Continuing Professional 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 Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Address Imaging Services, Harrogate Hospital Harrogate HG2 7SX Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)