Job summary
We are seeking an experienced x 2 Medical Secretaries (x1 Full Time position & x1 30 Hrs a week position) to provide smooth and efficient secretarial and administrative support function to the Integrated Administration Team. The successful applicant will have experience of secretarial support in a health care setting and be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and workload management skills.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will have excellent written communication skills and have an efficient and confident approach to dealing with staff, patients, relatives and outside agencies as required.
The post holder will be required to undertake some general administrative duties within the service which directly support the work of the multi-disciplinary teams.
Please review Job Description for further detail.
About us
Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
COVID-19 VaccinationWe continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).High Cost Area Supplement - LondonThis post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata).Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review job description and person specification.
Please contact lovelace.boateng@nelft.nhs.uk or on 07522 713 706 if you have any questions about the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review job description and person specification.
Please contact lovelace.boateng@nelft.nhs.uk or on 07522 713 706 if you have any questions about the role
Person Specification
Qualification
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent level of proven experience
- RSA Text and Word Processing Level 2
Experience
Essential
- Working in a busy office environment5
- Significant administrative experience
- Creating and maintaining office systems
- Handling sensitive and confidential information
Desirable
- Working in an NHS environment
- Experience of working autonomously
Knowledge
Essential
- NHS Priorities and Issues
- Establish and maintain good working relationships
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to construct and delivering clear information/instructions to others
- Organise and prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Able to analyse systems to improve services
- Able to use own initiative and make decisions on behalf of others
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
- To be able to travel effectively throughout the Trust
Person Specification
Qualification
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent level of proven experience
- RSA Text and Word Processing Level 2
Experience
Essential
- Working in a busy office environment5
- Significant administrative experience
- Creating and maintaining office systems
- Handling sensitive and confidential information
Desirable
- Working in an NHS environment
- Experience of working autonomously
Knowledge
Essential
- NHS Priorities and Issues
- Establish and maintain good working relationships
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to construct and delivering clear information/instructions to others
- Organise and prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Able to analyse systems to improve services
- Able to use own initiative and make decisions on behalf of others
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
- To be able to travel effectively throughout the Trust
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).
