Job summary
We have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and flexible administrative assistant to join our friendly multidisciplinary team at East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Working as part of a flexible & hard working team, the post holder will provide administration and clerical support to the medical secretary.
This position is offered on a Bank basis which is 'as and when' required with no guaranteed hours, however it does offer you increased flexibility by selecting shifts to work around your lifestyle.
Please be aware that this post does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include the tracking of all case notes in your possession via the Patient Management System, request case notes from the medical records library, secretaries and various other departments, using the NHS.net email system or by telephone. Accurate filing of letters and investigations within the appropriate section of the patient case notes. Input clinical data to relevant sofware. Electronically sign-off letters on the Medisec database, sort and fold letters into envelopes, for distribution to GP's, patients, various departments.
Routine clerical duties such as distributing and despatching mail, photocopying, retrieval of case notes for various departments as requested. Answer the telephone and wherever possible deal with enquiries, or take messages and pass to the appropriate person to respond. Communicate effectively with various staff and departments in the hospital when passing on information, requesting case notes and acquiring results. Manual handling and heavy lifting.
You will need to be able to work using your own initiative and as part of the team.
About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Details
Date posted
26 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year pro rata (subject to job matching)
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
209-A-25-7457220
Job locations
Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
Employer details
Employer name
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address
Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
Employer's website
https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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