Job summary
University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Pathology Administrative Team primarily based at Leighton Hospital.
The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive, quality and confidential secretarial/administrative service to the North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service (NMCPS).
Main duties of the job
The Directorate Support Secretary will be expected to organise their workload and co-ordinate their activities in conjunction with, and supervised by the Operational Services Manager to ensure that an efficient service is provided.
The post holder will be capable of the full administrative function within the team, and be able to step-in to fill gaps, to ensure continuity of services.
It is essential that the post holder is able to exercise initiative suitable to the role, and is fully supportive to other colleagues in the administrative team.
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.
Following an NHSI initiative to establish 29 Pathology networks across England the University Hospital of North Midlands is currently working closely with Mid and East Cheshire NHS Trusts to establish a Pathology network across Staffordshire and Cheshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full role details.
Please contact us if you require more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full role details.
Please contact us if you require more information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's or equivalent to include English and Maths at Grade C or above or equivalent.
- Computer skills, ECDL or equivalent, Microsoft Office.
Desirable
- RSA 2 typewriting or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology / Previous secretarial experience
- Previous experience of working in a Pathology Department
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective customer service skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise own work.
- Good interpersonal skills - with all grades of staff including staff outside of the laboratory especially with ward and clinical staff with regards to results.
- Demonstrate good organisational and time management skills.
Desirable
- Understand Pathology and Trust IT Systems.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's or equivalent to include English and Maths at Grade C or above or equivalent.
- Computer skills, ECDL or equivalent, Microsoft Office.
Desirable
- RSA 2 typewriting or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology / Previous secretarial experience
- Previous experience of working in a Pathology Department
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective customer service skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise own work.
- Good interpersonal skills - with all grades of staff including staff outside of the laboratory especially with ward and clinical staff with regards to results.
- Demonstrate good organisational and time management skills.
Desirable
- Understand Pathology and Trust IT Systems.
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).
