Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic team player with exceptional people skills to join our team of dedicated Clinical Secretaries to support the Community Nursing and In Patient Unit teams over 7 days. The role will be responsible for ensuring the efficient, responsive, proactive, and reliable administrative support to all services, but specifically focused on the IPU Team supporting Admission, Discharge and effective coordination of care. You will also be responsible for providing cover for the community secretaries as required and supporting the Woodview reception volunteers.
We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits, including:
A warm and welcoming working environment,35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with length of service, Contributary pension scheme, Free car parking, Subsidised lunches, Cycle to Work Scheme, Shopping, leisure and holiday discounts, On demand GP, Westfield Health - Health Cash Plan,Life Assurance, A range of Wellbeing initiatives.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced Secretary toprovide secretarial and administrative support to the Hospice medical andclinical teams ensuring the provision of an efficient and reliable service.
The role will involve dealing with important andsensitive information in a confidential way interacting with members of thepublic in a compassionate and tactful way and the accurate use of computerisedpatient record systems. Attention todetail is essential.
The successful candidate will be educated to GCSELevel C or equivalent, including English; NVQ level 3, RSA 3 or equivalent and ECDLor equivalent. You will have knowledge of medical terminology and experience ofsecretarial work in a healthcare setting with minimum 2 years experienceworking as a secretary.
You will have strong people skills with theconfidence to communicate with patients, family members and professionals faceto face and over the telephone, possess excellent organisation skills with theability to work effectively in emotionally demanding situations.
Therole is part time, working hours per week (Monday to Sunday) -, with salary of £15,907 - £17,059 perannum (pro rata of £26,158 - £28,052 pa)
Closing date:13/09/2024
About us
Wigan& Leigh Hospice is a wonderful place to work. Our staff are our greatestasset providing the very highest standard of care. All our teams are all partof the Hospice team: working together to make the Hospice the best it can be. Wehave achieved Outstanding in the last CQC inspection. Our values: Compassion,Accessibility, Respect, Excellence, are at the heart of everything we do.
Wigan and Leigh Hospice is a well-established charity which has been operating since 1983. We provide a wide range of palliative care services to people with advancing life-limiting illnesses of any diagnosis and to those people important to them. The support we offer is tailored to meet individuals physical, social, spiritual and emotional needs.
Successful appointments will be subject to Enhanced