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Job summary

Main area
ENT
Grade
Band 3
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Job ref
164-6501499
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queens Campus
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£22,816 - £24,336 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/08/2024 23:59

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Support Secretary

Band 3

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Support Secretary/Typist to join the ENT Admin  & Clerical Team.

You will be working with a large friendly team of typists and secretaries supporting the ENT consultants.  You will be based at Queens Medical Centre Campus, which has excellent bus and tram links.

Main duties of the job

You will be an enthusiastic, conscientious team player with excellent typing skills.  You will work well in a team, but also show initiative , self motivated  and reliable.  You will need to demonstrate a clear understanding of patient confidentiality.

You will be able to understand and accurately convey verbal and written information and be able to remain calm under pressure. The ability to manage your time and prioritise your workload whilst remaining patient focused is essential.

 

 

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career! 

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

 

Person specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • • Educated to GCSE standard with passes at grade C or above for English and Maths or similar through vocational training
  • • Good command of the English language – both written and spoken.
Desirable criteria
  • RSA III or evidence of typing experience

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria
  • • Excellent telephone manner when speaking with colleagues, professionals and patients.
  • • Must be able to clearly and accurately record information
  • • Demonstrates enthusiasm and a conscientious approach to work.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a health care environment would be desirable, but not essential.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Proven typing experience
  • Experience of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
  • • Must have an understanding of the Data Protection Act 1998 and be fully conversant with patient confidentiality
Desirable criteria
  • Audio typing. Knowledge of medical terminology is an advantage, but not essential as support and training will be given.

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates an awareness of the importance of prompt timekeeping and good attendance at the workplace
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Consistently works to a high standard and deadlines

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderadded for NUHArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.NHS Rainbow badge

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
Lorraine Hall
Job title
Associate Speciality General Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

0115 9249924 x 84438

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