Job summary Isle of Wight NHS Trust Support Secretary 30 hours per week 12 month fixed-term contract The successful post holder will provide a professional and efficient support secretarial service for the Orthopaedics team. This includes supporting clinical staff in different specialties within the business unit, in delivering a high-quality service for patients. Main duties of the job To provide a fast, accurate, comprehensive typing service Undertake compiling of letters using digital system TPRO Act up to the role of PA, across the multiple specialities within the department, during their absence; training will be provided Schedule appointments General office duties About us We serve a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users. Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions. Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata, per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 470-24-0109-PL Job locations St Marys North Hospital Parkhurst Road Newport PO30 5TG Job description Job responsibilities Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. Job description Job responsibilities Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential Good General Education - 3 GCSEs Knowledge of Medical Terminology Fast Accurate Audio Typing - at least 60 wpm Experience of Secretarial Work Typing RSA 3 IT Skills (Word, Excel) Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential Good General Education - 3 GCSEs Knowledge of Medical Terminology Fast Accurate Audio Typing - at least 60 wpm Experience of Secretarial Work Typing RSA 3 IT Skills (Word, Excel) 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 Isle of Wight NHS Trust Address St Marys North Hospital Parkhurst Road Newport PO30 5TG Employer's website https://www.iow.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)