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Job overview

Are you skilled in diplomacy, tact, and confidentiality? We are looking for a meticulous individual to join our General Surgery department as a Secretary. Your role will involve handling highly confidential documents and maintaining continual communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Main duties of the job

As a secretarial assistant, you will be the primary point of contact for all communication, requiring exceptional interpersonal skills. You will support the secretarial team, consultants, and their medical staff by providing efficient and flexible administrative assistance. Your duties will ensure the smooth operation of daily routines within the department, contributing to its efficiency and organisation.

You will also play a crucial role in ensuring patient pathways are responsive to patient needs and compliant with Trust, national, and local targets. Your commitment to providing an efficient and responsive service will directly impact the quality of care delivered within the department.

Working for our organisation

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.