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Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

SSDU / ERU Secretary

The closing date is 25 February 2026

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated experienced secretary to join our friendly administration team.

The post holder will be required to perform general secretarial and administration duties.

You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively under pressure.

This is a permanent post working 22.5 hours per week 9:30am - 2pm Monday to Friday.

All candidates will be required to evidence their certificates to the interview panel.

The vacancy may be closed early if a high volume of applications is received.

*Applicants who have already received feedback that they are unsuitable for the position need not apply - unless they have taken steps to strengthen their application or gained further experience since that decision. *

Main duties of the job

The Secretary will be responsible for providing administrative and secretarial support to the SSDU / ERU Management Team, whilst assisting colleagues to meet the departmental needs of the service.

We are offering you the opportunity to become part of our dynamic friendly team at the Sterile Services Decontamination Unit (SSDU) Lostock,Bolton as the Department's Secretary.

SSDU provides a comprehensive service to operating theatres, wards/departments and community centres throughout both Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust and Salford Royal Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a vital service that is a major link in the health care chain.Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas.

At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We havea recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.

About us

Choose Well - Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.

People at the Heart

Listen and Involve

Kind and Respectful

ONE Team

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information available by contacting covid-19.vaccine@wwl.nhs.uk where you can also ask about how to access vaccinations.

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

302-26-7778764E

Job locations

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS FT, Sterile Services Decontamination Unit

Unit 10, Cranfield Road

Lostock

BL6 4SB

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide administrative and secretarial support to the SSDU / ERU Management Team.

To handle all incoming mail and to take appropriate action where necessary, also to ensure outgoing mail is dispatched in a timely manner. To undertake the typing and distribution of general correspondence such as letters, memos, reports, email and faxes as required. Liaise with other agencies and Trust Staff as and when necessary. Answer telephone queries and provide information for the department Photocopying as requested/required. Provide secretarial cover to the department as and when necessary. Collate requested information for SSDU / ERU Management Team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide administrative and secretarial support to the SSDU / ERU Management Team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE/CSE level qualifications or equivalent.
RSA 3 Typing or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Experience in an office environment
Demonstrate experience of using Word / Excel Spreadsheets
Experience of dealing with visitors / customers
Handling sensitive & confidential information
Able to work with frequent interruptions in a busy environment
Works well as part of a team

Desirable

Minute Taking
Experience in diary management

Skills

Essential

Able to prioritise and manage workload and meet deadlines
Conversant with Microsoft office
People skills
Attention to detail
Time management skills
Responds positively to change
Ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a team

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of different filing systems e.g. paper/electronic
Knowledge of office Health and Safety
Basic understanding of Health Service

Desirable

NHS Processes
Knowledge of IT systems and packages

Additional

Essential

Efficient
Ability to travel to other sites if required
Speaks English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role
Speaks with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE/CSE level qualifications or equivalent.
RSA 3 Typing or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Experience in an office environment
Demonstrate experience of using Word / Excel Spreadsheets
Experience of dealing with visitors / customers
Handling sensitive & confidential information
Able to work with frequent interruptions in a busy environment
Works well as part of a team

Desirable

Minute Taking
Experience in diary management

Skills

Essential

Able to prioritise and manage workload and meet deadlines
Conversant with Microsoft office
People skills
Attention to detail
Time management skills
Responds positively to change
Ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a team

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of different filing systems e.g. paper/electronic
Knowledge of office Health and Safety
Basic understanding of Health Service

Desirable

NHS Processes
Knowledge of IT systems and packages

Additional

Essential

Efficient
Ability to travel to other sites if required
Speaks English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role
Speaks with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS FT, Sterile Services Decontamination Unit

Unit 10, Cranfield Road

Lostock

BL6 4SB

Employer's website

http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS FT, Sterile Services Decontamination Unit

Unit 10, Cranfield Road

Lostock

BL6 4SB

Employer's website

http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)