Support Secretary/Typist

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS FT; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

NHS Pension

Free eye tests

Job summary

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Support Secretary/Typist (Band 3) to join the secretarial and admin team. The role focuses on typing, transcription and timely administrative support for patient pathways within NHS services.

The post emphasizes accuracy, good communication and teamwork, with a strong commitment to patient welfare and adherence to KPI targets. Salary is pro-rated for 18 hours weekly, with NHS benefits and pension.

Qualifications

• Excellent administrative service to enable delivery of an effective, efficient and timely service to patients and families.
• Strong typing and transcription skills with attention to detail.
• Good oral and written communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Type, transcribe and check clinical correspondence and documents related to patient pathways using audio dictation.
• Produce letters within agreed timeframes with quality and accuracy.
• Manage patient pathways by responding to queries from Consultants and Waiting List Coordinators.
• Ensure actions are communicated via IT systems and in line with national/local targets and KPIs.
• Support the secretarial and admin team to maintain smooth operation.

Skills

Administration

Typing

Communication

Job description

Permanent Are you currently working in the NHS or similar environment and have fantastic administration and typing skills? A great multitasker? A good eye for detail?

Support Secretary/Typist - Band 3 18 hours Permanent Are you currently working in the NHS or similar environment and have fantastic administration and typing skills? A great multitasker? A good eye for detail? Would you like to be part of a supportive team who work together to help our patients? You will be passionate about our business, creating a culture of continuous improvement, where patient welfare is at the heart of all you do. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our secretarial and admin team. The post holder will provide an excellent administrative service to enable the delivery of an effective, efficient and timely service to our patients and their families. If you enjoy communicating with people, are a good team player with excellent oral and written communication skills, and have a willingness to contribute to positive team working, we would love to hear from you!

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annum and/or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

This post holder to be responsible for the typing, transcribing and checking of clinical correspondence and documents relating to patient pathways via the use of audio digital dictation. Responsible for producing letters within the agreed time frame ensuring quality and accuracy is maintained at all times. Manage the patient’s pathway by responding to queries and requests in clinical correspondence. Communicating these actions via the use of the IT solutions provided to communicate with the Consultant Secretaries and Waiting List Coordinators. The role and duties must be carried out in line with all national and local targets and achieve all KPI’s.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £41,700 per annum and/or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Allison Mohan Job title: Booking, Scheduling & Administration Team Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01619226907

If you require any further information or for an informal chat please contact Allison Mohan 0161 922 6907.