About this role
Job summary
Do you want to support patients and clinicians at your local NHS Trust?Are you positive, reliable, IT literate, and motivated to make a difference? We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team within specialist medicine supporting the clinical secretarial team. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of our services and play a vital role in supporting patient care.
In this role, you'll be proof-reading and editing clinical letters and reports, ensuring accuracy and clarity in patient communications. You'll also carry out basic administrative tasks as needed, helping to keep things organised and efficient. you'll be part of a team that works behind the scenes to support clinicians and improve patient experience.
We're looking for someone who:
Has excellent attention to detail and strong written English, including spelling and grammarIs committed to delivering high-quality workIs flexible and able to adapt to changing prioritiesIs confident using IT systems and thrives in a busy environmentHolds GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent and communicates professionally
Experience with NHS systems or in a healthcare setting is an advantage, but not essential -- we're happy to train the right person who's eager to learn.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, bring positive energy, and want to be part of a team that's making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The main duty of the job is proof reading and editing clinical correspondence which has been transcribed by speech recognition software. Additional duties may include post runs, scanning, answering phone calls and general admin duties.
It is essential that you are able to demonstrate good interpersonal, verbal and written skills and have a "can do" attitude. You will have a good level of IT literacy as you will be using multiple software packages.
We can provide you with in-house training, career development opportunities, flexible working solutions, generous annual leave entitlement & access to NHS Staff Benefits.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE level A-C including English and Maths NVQ2 administration / data processing or equivalent level of knowledge and skills Typing / text processing/ data entry skills to RSAII or equivalent
Desirable
ECDL or alternative recognised IT Qualification
Experience Essential
Evidence of previous admin or secretarial experience in a busy environment Record keeping and filing systems Prioritisation of workload
Desirable
Previous NHS administration experience Use of patient record systems
Skills Essential
Good written and verbal communication skills Professional telephone manner Able to work on own initiative within guidelines
Desirable
Familiarity with medical terminology Customer service skills Audio Typing skills
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.
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Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St Leonards-on-Sea
TN37 7RD
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)