Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated person to provide administration and secretarial support at Blackpool Victoria Hospital within the Respiratory Department. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work within a team and use your own initiative.The successful applicant should be computer literate with an understanding of Word, Excel, Outlook, HISS and Nexus. The ability to undertake typing from transcription. The successful applicant would be expected to provide cover for various roles with in the departments, this will include answering telephone calls, consultant/doctors admin, emails, post, retrieval of case notes, and paper filing.A flexible, friendly approach is essential to this roleWhen applying for this position, it is essential that you read the job description and person specification. Please use the supporting information space to demonstrate your ability to undertake this role, drawing on your skills, knowledge and experience.
If a high number of applications are received the post may close earlier than advertised.
Main duties of the job
The role of the support secretary is to provide a comprehensive secretarial, administration and information service to the Consultants in respect of their NHS work and to the supporting medical team.The role comprises a wide range of specific duties and requires competence in clinical audio-typing, data processing, informationtechnology, communication and organisational skills. An essential part of the role is the ability to manage and prioritise own workload without direct supervision
About us
Blackpool Victoria Hospital, or BVH, as it is known locally, is a medium sized NHS District General Hospital (DGH).The hospital comprises the major element of secondary health care within the wider combined acute and community trust that is the "Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust".The "Victoria" site of the hospital has around 900 beds which provide care for Acute Medicine in its wider terms and DGH Surgical specialties, including among others, General Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Urology and Gynaecology. There is a Women and Children's Unit including both Consultant lead and Midwife lead maternity care.www.bfwhcareers.co.ukThere is a busy Accident and Emergency Unit, closely linked to the Acute Medical Unit and the Intensive Care Unit. Surgical urgent admissions are managed through a Surgical Assessment Unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Transcription and production, from audio tape or transcription, of typewritten reports and correspondence, using G2 speech and word processing packages, for the Consultants and their teams. These may include outpatient reports, discharge summaries, operation notes and other relevant clinical and non-clinical correspondence.
Please see the Job Description for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Transcription and production, from audio tape or transcription, of typewritten reports and correspondence, using G2 speech and word processing packages, for the Consultants and their teams. These may include outpatient reports, discharge summaries, operation notes and other relevant clinical and non-clinical correspondence.
Please see the Job Description for more details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education of 3 GCSE's grades A-C or equivalent - including English
- ECDL or equivalent qualification
- RSA Word Processing Level II or equivalent in audio transcription / typewriting / word-processing
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a courteous and tactful manner.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Excellent organisational / time management skills
Desirable
- Experience of communicating with members of the public
Previous experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working in a clerical/secretarial / admin role
- Experience in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams
Desirable
- Previous experience working in the NHS
Attitudes
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to be flexible to meet the demands of a busy department
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Trust's Corporate Values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education of 3 GCSE's grades A-C or equivalent - including English
- ECDL or equivalent qualification
- RSA Word Processing Level II or equivalent in audio transcription / typewriting / word-processing
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a courteous and tactful manner.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Excellent organisational / time management skills
Desirable
- Experience of communicating with members of the public
Previous experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working in a clerical/secretarial / admin role
- Experience in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams
Desirable
- Previous experience working in the NHS
Attitudes
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to be flexible to meet the demands of a busy department
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Trust's Corporate Values
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).
