Pharmacy Business Unit Secretary

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization in the healthcare sector as a vital member of the Pharmacy department. This full-time role offers the opportunity to provide essential secretarial support to the Chief Pharmacist and the Pharmacy Senior Management Team. You will play a key role in introducing and maintaining effective administrative systems that ensure the smooth operation of the department. With flexible working hours and the chance to work across multiple locations, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care. If you are enthusiastic and motivated, we invite you to apply and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing secretarial support in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to maintain effective administrative systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to the Chief Pharmacist and Pharmacy Senior Management Team.
• Maintain efficient operation of the department's management office.

Skills

Secretarial Support

Administrative Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Administrative Qualification

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our busy team within the Pharmacy department. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to join our administrative team to provide secretarial support.

1. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, with flexible working hours (further details can be provided to the successful candidate).
2. The role involves working within the Pharmacy Team based at North Tyneside General Hospital. The successful candidate may be required to work at other locations within the Trust.
3. The main responsibilities include providing secretarial support to the Chief Pharmacist/Clinical Director for Medicines Management, deputies, and the Pharmacy Senior Management Team (PSMT). Additionally, the role involves introducing and maintaining effective administrative systems to ensure the efficient operation of the department's management office.
4. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early once sufficient applications are received.

About Our Trust

We manage three major hospitals in North Tyneside, Wansbeck, and Hexham, along with several smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed. We also operate the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital.

Our services extend to home care and community facilities, providing patients with greater choice and control over their care, helping them live independently and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. Our commitment to high-quality patient care is central to our mission, and we aim to deliver an exceptional experience for every patient and service user.

We boast one of the most extensive patient experience programmes among NHS trusts in England.

Further Information

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: David Fisher
• Job title: Deputy Chief Pharmacist
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]