Job summary
We have an opportunity to recruit a Clinical Support Secretary with the Planned Care, Allied Health and Clinical Support Services directorate at East Cheshire NHS Trust.
The responsibilities of the role would be to provide secretarial support to the Nursing & Pharmacy management team. This will require meeting facilitation, diary management and other administration duties.
You must have excellent organisational skills, be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. You should be able to remain calm in a high pressured situation and have the ability to prioritise tasks whilst having an eye for detail. You should have a good standard of education, sound IT knowledge and competency in Microsoft Office packages is essential.
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the Nursing & Pharmacy Management Team team working in support of the whole Directorate management team of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSA level I/II or equivalent
- Good general education including English to "O" level / CSE / GCSE
Desirable
- Working towards NVQ in Administration
Other role requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office package
- Good computer skills
- Good organisational skills with experience of developing systems
- Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise effectively
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage large volumes of work with very fast turnaround
- Ability to work in a demanding, pressured environment
- Demonstrate composure and positive attitude under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a busy office environment
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience of producing meeting minutes
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Team worker
- Flexible approach
- Proactive
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSA level I/II or equivalent
- Good general education including English to "O" level / CSE / GCSE
Desirable
- Working towards NVQ in Administration
Other role requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office package
- Good computer skills
- Good organisational skills with experience of developing systems
- Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise effectively
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage large volumes of work with very fast turnaround
- Ability to work in a demanding, pressured environment
- Demonstrate composure and positive attitude under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a busy office environment
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience of producing meeting minutes
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Team worker
- Flexible approach
- Proactive
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.
