An opportunity has arisen within the Planned Care Division for a Medical Secretary. The post holder will work in the Urology Department within The Countess of Chester Hospital. In this role, the post holder will provide secretarial and administrative support to the Consultants and wider team. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to provide a high standard of audio typing / clerical support. The successful candidate must be able to work using their own initiative, but also as part of a team. Excellent communication and administrative skills are essential for this role, along with a keen eye for accuracy and detail. Organisational skills are also essential. Consultant diaries and associated clinical activity must be kept up to date to ensure the service we provide to our patients runs smoothly and efficiently. A working knowledge of general office procedures and Microsoft packages is required, but full training will be given in the use of Medisec and EPR software. Knowledge of medical terminology also would be an advantage. You will contribute and commit to promoting a positive team-based attitude, striving for the highest standards of service and achieving excellence by providing a comprehensive secretarial service and administration support to the Team. You will be expected to work with minimum supervision but within a close-knit team. All work must be carried out in a timely and accurate manner, with confidentiality being maintained at all times. Some of the main duties of the job include: Organising the clinical diaries Typing clinic letters Arranging clinic appointments All tasks must be completed while maintaining the highest standard of care. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations: The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds. Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility. Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population. The Trust employs over 6258 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services, and obstetric services to a population of approximately 407,000. In 2022/2023, there were more than 503,342 patient attendances ranging from simple outpatient appointments to major cancer surgery. See Job Description for further details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.