Job summary PLEASE NOTE; The start date for this post is no earlier than July 2025 Medical Secretarial Assistant Band 2 Nephrology Lincoln 37.5 hours/week We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work at Lincoln County Hospital, Lincoln within the Secretarial team. Main duties of the job The medical secretarial team provides a comprehensive service to the Consultants and their teams and is essential in the provision of a high quality patient experience. The post-holder will support the administration and secretarial duties of the Nephrology Team. The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic team player and an experienced typist, and will be required to have GCSE English grade C or equivalent as well as typing and word processing skills to RSA level 2, including audio typing experience. A flexible approach to work is required and an ability to get on with others in a team based environment. About us Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services. Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county. This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations. The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG). Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 357-LN-2084-24 Job locations Lincoln County Hospital Greetwell Road Lincoln LN2 5QY Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English Grade C or equivalent Typing and word/text processing skills Audio Typing Experience preferred but not essential Desirable 2 GCSE Grade C or above Business Admin NVQ II or equivalent Previous Experience Essential Previous experience in office environment Some knowledge of medical terminology Desirable NHS experience Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes Essential Ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload to achieve deadlines Good written and verbal communication skills Ability and confidence to communicate at all levels Competent Microsoft Word User Desirable Abilitiy to operate office equipment e.g fax photocopier Specific Requirements Essential Conscientious in standard of work produced Ability to work to tight deadlines and as part of a team Clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality Commitment to work towards recognised qualifications as appropriate Ability to work from their own initiative Desirable Adaptable to change Readiness to try new things Ability to recognise when to seek appropriate assistance from colleagues Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English Grade C or equivalent Typing and word/text processing skills Audio Typing Experience preferred but not essential Desirable 2 GCSE Grade C or above Business Admin NVQ II or equivalent Previous Experience Essential Previous experience in office environment Some knowledge of medical terminology Desirable NHS experience Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes Essential Ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload to achieve deadlines Good written and verbal communication skills Ability and confidence to communicate at all levels Competent Microsoft Word User Desirable Abilitiy to operate office equipment e.g fax photocopier Specific Requirements Essential Conscientious in standard of work produced Ability to work to tight deadlines and as part of a team Clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality Commitment to work towards recognised qualifications as appropriate Ability to work from their own initiative Desirable Adaptable to change Readiness to try new things Ability to recognise when to seek appropriate assistance from colleagues 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. Employer details Employer name United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Lincoln County Hospital Greetwell Road Lincoln LN2 5QY Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)