Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge?Are you looking to work in a fast paced team?If you answered yes, then this role could be for you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month fixed term contract or secondment opportunity for a Band 3 Medical Support Secretary within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Directorate at the University Hospitals of North Midlands that could be right for you.
The position is full time - Monday to Friday
Main duties of the job
We are looking to appoint a Medical Support Secretary to the Obstetric & Gynaecology Secretarial Team. This would be an ideal opportunity for anyone who has experience of working in the NHS. You will have experience of administration duties and dealing with members of the public.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Excellent communication skills
- Outstanding empathy and compassion
- Able to use their own initiative
- Organisational Skills
- Experience of Microsoft Office packages
- Clinical typing experience
- Understanding of clinics and appointments
- Understanding of Referral to treatment pathways
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Medical Support Secretary to the wider secretarial team of secretaries and obstetric & gynaecology consultants.
Please see job description and person specification for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Medical Support Secretary to the wider secretarial team of secretaries and obstetric & gynaecology consultants.
Please see job description and person specification for further information.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education to include
- GCSE English or equivalent
- RSA III word processing or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Secretarial/clerical background.
Desirable
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft office package including: Microsoft word and outlook
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of hospital systems
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to use own initiative.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work in a demanding, pressurised environment
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education to include
- GCSE English or equivalent
- RSA III word processing or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Secretarial/clerical background.
Desirable
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft office package including: Microsoft word and outlook
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of hospital systems
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to use own initiative.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work in a demanding, pressurised environment
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.
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.
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).
