About this role
Job summary
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you looking to work in a fast paced team?
If you answered yes, then this role could be for you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 6 month fixed term contract or secondment opportunity for a Medical Secretary within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Directorate at the University Hospitals of North Midlands that could be right for you.
The position is 35 hours per week - (Monday to Friday)
Main duties of the job
We are looking to appoint a Medical Secretary to the Obstetric & Gynaecology Secretarial Team. This would be an ideal opportunity for anyone who has experience of working in the NHS. You will have experience of administration duties and dealing with members of the public.
The ideal candidate will have:
Excellent communication skills Outstanding empathy and compassion Able to use their own initiative Organisational Skills Experience of Microsoft Office packages Clinical typing experience Understanding of clinics and appointments Understanding of Referral to treatment pathways
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.
The trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke on Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are a specialist Major Trauma Centre for the North Midlands and North Wales. Happy staff make happy patients, and with the help of both we have put together a wide range of development and support packages aimed at ensuring that everyone at the trust has the opportunity to fulfil their potential and meet their aspirations as well as the tools to provide great care.
Our mission to provide the very best health care includes recruiting the best people. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Many of our staff are passionate about the service they provide and want to be part of something special. You can find out more about how our staff and patients are helping to improve the health, comfort and hospital experience of local people every day at www.uhnmcharity.org.uk.
Job description Job responsibilities
Medical Secretary to Obstetric & Gynaecology Consultants.
Please see job description and person specification for further information.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
Good general education to include GCSE English or equivalent RSA III word processing or equivalent
Experience Essential
Secretarial/clerical background.
Desirable
Audio typewriting skills
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of Microsoft office package including: Microsoft word and outlook Good communication skills
Desirable
Knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge of hospital systems
Personal Qualities Essential
Able to use own initiative. Ability to work as part of a team. Good communication skills Ability to work in a demanding, pressurised environment
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.
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 University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address Royal Stoke
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)