Clinical Secretary

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Worksop; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization seeks a proficient secretarial support professional in Worksop. The role involves comprehensive administrative tasks including diary management and report preparation. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications, such as RSA/OCR typing qualifications and experience in NHS environments is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in diary management and administrative support is necessary.
• Experience within NHS and knowledge of patient information systems preferred.
• ECDL and Medical Terminology/Audio Typing are desirable qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support and produce high-quality reports.
• Facilitate meetings, investigations, and manage the office diary.
• Process patient referrals in a timely manner.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Telephone manner

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

Typing Qualification RSA/OCR or equivalent experience

NVQ Business Admin Level 3

Tools

MS packages

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Along with providing efficient and comprehensive secretarial support, the postholder should be proficient in:

1. Producing high-quality reports within agreed deadlines
2. Diary management and message taking
3. Facilitating meetings, investigations, and disciplinaries when required
4. Working flexibly to ensure office cover
5. Ensuring patient referrals are processed timely

Please note: Applicants are required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The DBS application costs £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), deducted over the first 2 months. Enrolment in the DBS Update Service is encouraged, with an annual fee of £16.

Person specification

Physical Requirements

• Sitting in restricted positions for periods of time

Qualifications

• Typing Qualification RSA/OCR or equivalent experience
• NVQ Business Admin Level 3

Desirable qualifications

• ECDL
• Medical Terminology/Audio Typing

Training

• MS packages and minute taking

Experience

• Diary management and previous experience
• Experience within NHS and knowledge of patient information systems are desirable

Skills

• Interpersonal skills, administrative skills, telephone manner, numeracy, and literacy

Additional Information

• The post may close early once sufficient applications are received.
• The Trust is committed to diversity and guarantees an interview to candidates with disabilities meeting minimum criteria.
• Application data may be shared with previous and current NHS and other employers for employment verification.
• DBS disclosures are mandatory for eligible posts before employment begins; unsuitable roles include regulated adult and/or child care roles.