Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work for the NHS in a private hospital adjoined to the Conquest Hospital. You will be part of a small team of medical secretaries who look after various consultants and specialities providing a full secretarial service.
Main duties of the job
Private medical secretary for consultants in private hospital. Main duties; audio typing, diary management, appointments, telephone enquiries, invoicing. For more details please see job description attached.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of good general education to GCSE Grade C or above including English and Maths
- NVQ 3 in Business Administration or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- RSA III typing qualification or proven equivalent ability and experience
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent computer qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a busy office environment
- Previous experience of audio typing
- Previous experience of using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
Skills
Essential
- Good audio / typing and computer skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of good general education to GCSE Grade C or above including English and Maths
- NVQ 3 in Business Administration or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- RSA III typing qualification or proven equivalent ability and experience
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent computer qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a busy office environment
- Previous experience of audio typing
- Previous experience of using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
Skills
Essential
- Good audio / typing and computer skills
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).
