About this role
Job summary
An outstanding opportunity for a part time Medical Secretary has arisen.
Would you like to take on a role that provides you with ownership of your workload? Would you like to be creative in your approach and be responsible for supporting to ensure our patients receive the best quality of care by using your skills, experience and our trust's values and behaviours?
You will have medical typing qualifications and previous experience as a Medical Secretary. You will have excellent communication skills and be particularly caring and understanding. Experience in the use of Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system, and Digital Dictation, would be an advantage.
Hours per week: 30
Main duties of the job
To manage the office administration of the Consultant and designated medical staff, and provide an efficient and effective secretarial service.
The post-holder acts as the first point of contact for all forms of communication for the Consultant and their team.
The post requires excellent organisational skills, medical audio typing, and a sound knowledge of medical terminology.
Non-UK or Irish applicants: you are responsible for checking your visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths
- Recognised secretarial or administrative qualification OR equivalent experience
Desirable
- Medical Terminology Qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Advanced audio typing and keyboard skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritise effectively
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Knowledge of national and local hospital performance targets, including Referral to Treatment (RTT) pathways
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS patient administration systems
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a medical secretarial or senior administrative role
- Working knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience of managing complex administrative workloads in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience working within the NHS
- Experience supporting multiple clinicians or services
- Experience of mentoring or supporting junior staff
Specific Job Requirement
Essential
- Patient-focused and aligned with NHS values
- Flexible, resilient and able to work under pressure
Further Information
Essential
- Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address
Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)