Job summary
The Emergency Village is looking for an enthusiastic, flexible team member to join our experienced secretarial team, supporting our clinical staff daily (Monday - Friday 16.00 - 20.00, plus alternating weekends, with the flexibility to occasionally work during to weekday daytime to cover leave).
Our new team member will have the option of working from home during the evenings, as well as being based within the hospital at the weekend. All job share and flexible working requests considered.
Main duties of the job
Duties involve managing live audio typing of clinic letters and other correspondence, answering the phones, taking minutes from meetings, general admin and clerical jobs as required. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for care, you will bring your experience and skills to compliment the service and drive continuous improvement for our patients.
About us
Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Salford is the place, which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Salford Care Organisation is responsible for delivering a range of acute, community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Possession of EDCL or alternative computing qualification
- Qualification in medical secretarial studies
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- A good understanding of Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Previous administrative experience with excellent knowledge of good practice and procedures
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to organise work independently and adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to work under pressure
- An ability to communicate with people at all levels
- Excellent telephone manner including good listening skills
- Good attention to detail
- Willingness to learn new skills
Desirable
- Audio typing experience (RSA II or equivalent)
- Knowledge of the Trust's current Information Technology systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Possession of EDCL or alternative computing qualification
- Qualification in medical secretarial studies
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- A good understanding of Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Previous administrative experience with excellent knowledge of good practice and procedures
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to organise work independently and adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to work under pressure
- An ability to communicate with people at all levels
- Excellent telephone manner including good listening skills
- Good attention to detail
- Willingness to learn new skills
Desirable
- Audio typing experience (RSA II or equivalent)
- Knowledge of the Trust's current Information Technology 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).