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Job summary

Main area
Cardiology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
344-2858WHH
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
William Harvey Hospital
Town
Ashford
Salary
£24,071 - £25,674 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Heart Failure Team Secretary

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic Heart Failure Team Secretary to join our heart failure team at East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust. We are a well-established, integrated heart failure service covering 2 acute hospital sites and a virtual ward.

Main duties of the job

This post holder will be key to supporting the team of Heart Failure Nursing team.  and to provide administration and secretary support with day to day running of the service.

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.


Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This post holder will be key to supporting the team of Heart Failure Nursing team.  and to provide administration and secretary support with day to day running of the service. This could include speaking with patients and other health care professionals, supporting the virtual wards. Booking and managing outpatient clinics. 

Person specification

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Previous medical secretary background
Desirable criteria
  • Previous relevant skills

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Educated to NVQ Level 3 and or GCSEs A to D
Desirable criteria
  • Higher education to match NVQ or GCSEs

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstration of team working
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstration of being part of a team

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Emily Kelland
Job title
Deputy General Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07966865266
Additional information

Sjouke Ashton-Clarkson, Lead Heart Failure Nurse Specialist

07966285961

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