About this role
Job summary
Due to the continued growth of the department, we are seeking applications for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and experienced Medical Secretary to join the Gastroenterology Department.
You will be well organised, with a meticulous attention to detail, and have excellent communication skills. As the department is extremely busy, the ability to work effectively under pressure is essential.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, able to manage their own workload and time efficiently, and be competent in the use of IT systems. You will work well as part of a team, offering support to colleagues when required.
Applicants should be educated to at least GCSE level and ideally hold an administration and/or equivalent secretarial qualification. Previous NHS medical secretarial experience is desirable but not essential.
When applying for this role, please refer to the person specification and clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria within your application, providing examples wherever possible.
Main duties of the job For comprehensive information on the duties and responsibilities of this post, please see the attached Trust job description and person specification.
About us
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides a range of emergency and non-emergency services to residents across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon, serving a population of over 535,000 people. Our catchment area includes the major towns of Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill.
At East Surrey Hospital, Redhill, we deliver a wide range of acute and complex services. In addition, we provide outpatient, diagnostic, and less complex planned services at The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital and Oxted Health Centre in Surrey, and at Crawley and Horsham Hospitals in West Sussex.
We deliver services across the Surrey and West Sussex County Council areas and work closely with the district, borough and town councils of Reigate and Banstead, Mole Valley, Tandridge, Crawley, Horsham, and East Grinstead. The Trust is part of the Surrey Heartlands and Sussex Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), which bring together health and care organisations to work in partnership with staff, patients, carers, families and local communities to improve services and support people to live healthier lives.
Job description Job responsibilities After reviewing the requirements in the advert, please ensure your application clearly shows how you meet the criteria, using examples where possible.
Person Specification
Criteria Essential
Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role A complete and accurate application Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement Evidence of essential experience for role Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification
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 Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)