Support Secretary

Wirral; Wirral; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Support Medical Secretary to join the Women’s Services team. You will generate letters, handle patient queries with courtesy and empathy, and provide a professional and welcoming service throughout the patient journey.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills and experience in NHS administration.

Qualifications

• AMSPAR Medical Terminology Certificate or equivalent qualification/experience.
• RSA Level II word processing or equivalent.
• Experience of Audio-typing.
• Experience of working in an administrative role.
• Previous Administrative experience working with in the NHS or medical environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage workload, reporting back to the line manager regarding any problems arising.
• Communicate with patients regarding appointments and referrals.
• Referning work for external reporting when required.
• Ensure effective communication within the Trust and between hospital services.
• Liaise with practitioners and patients.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Initiative

NHS targets awareness

Education

AMSPAR Medical Terminology Certificate

RSA Level II word processing

Audio-typing

Administrative experience

NHS/medical environment experience

Job description

To discover why you should consider applying for a role at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, please watch our video and hear directly from our staff about what it’s truly like to work at WUTH and its surrounding areas: https://youtu.be/Z5oMaNXprn8

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for motivated, enthusiastic, and customer-focused individuals to join our Women's Services team in a busy and rewarding Support Medical Secretary role.

As an integral member of the team, you will play an important part in supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care by ensuring letters are generated efficiently and accurately, queries are responded to with courtesy and empathy, and patients receive a professional and welcoming service throughout their journey.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work confidently on their own initiative as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. This varied role involves regular contact with patients and supporting effective communication across the service.

This position would suit individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and take pride in providing excellent customer service.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Working Pattern

This is a part-time position, working 22.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30am and 5:00pm. Specific working hours will be agreed with the successful candidate upon appointment.

Main duties of the job

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Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description / person specification for the full duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

• AMSPAR Medical Terminology Certificate, or equivalent qualification/experience
• RSA Level II word processing or equivalent
• Experience of Audio-typing.
• Experience of working in an administrative role.
• Previous Administrative experience working with in the NHS or medical environment

Knowledge

• Good IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office
• Good time management/organisational skills
• Awareness of Trust guidelines regarding complaints, confidentiality etc
• Ability to use own initiative and prioritise workload using organisational skills
• Awareness of Trust guidelines regarding patient confidentiality, complaints, etc.
• Awareness of relevant NHS/departmental targets for example 18 week RTT and cancer

Personal Attributes

• Ability to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
• Polite, conscientious and courteous

General Information

Please note; that if you are offered a position, your personal details will automatically be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR).

If the post you are applying for requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, please note that, in line with Trust policy, the cost of submitting and processing the DBS application for successful applicants will be met by the individual.

For substantive employees, the DBS costs are recovered through salary deductions following commencement in post in 3 equal instalments.

For bank workers and individuals appointed to honorary positions that require a DBS check, the cost must be paid in advance via the Trusts payment link before a start date can be confirmed.

Please note that DBS fees and any associated administration charges are subject to periodic review and may change from time to time.

The cost of the DBS check would vary depending on the level required for the role:

The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK

Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.

UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office’s points‑based immigration system on a case‑by‑case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes .

For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to check that they meet the current English language requirements before submitting an application for a role where they would require a visa application. Full details are available here Skilled Worker visa: Knowledge of English - GOV.UK

This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Children's Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.

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