Support Secretary/Typist | Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking a Support Secretary/Typist to provide excellent administrative support. You will manage clinical correspondence and assist with patient pathways. The ideal candidate will have strong administration and typing skills, with a passion for improving patient care. This role offers flexible hours and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Sick pay and NHS Pension Scheme

Free eye tests and health checks

Gym discount

Free bicycle loan scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finances, and more

Qualifications

• Experience in an NHS or similar environment.
• Strong multitasking abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Typing, transcribing, and checking clinical correspondence.
• Producing letters within agreed deadlines.
• Managing patient pathways and responding to queries.

Skills

Administration skills

Typing skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Support Secretary/Typist - Band 3

1 x 37.5 hours or 2 x 18.75 hours
Plus 1 x 18.75 hours
2 years fixed term

Please state in your supporting information which hours you would prefer.

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!

Responsibilities

• Typing, transcribing and checking of clinical correspondence and documents relating to patient pathways via the use of audio digital dictation.
• Producing letters within the agreed time frame while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Manage the patient’s pathway by responding to queries and requests in clinical correspondence.
• Communicate these actions via the IT solutions provided to communicate with the Consultant Secretaries and Waiting List Coordinators.
• Carry out duties in line with all national and local targets and achieve all KPI’s.

Eligibility and Sponsorship

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship, this role is 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 and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

About Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for 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.

Values and Diversity

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

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. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ and Disabled people to improve workforce diversity.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Sick pay and NHS Pension Scheme
• Free eye tests and health checks
• Gym discount
• Free bicycle loan scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finances, and more

The job description provides an overview of main tasks; the person specification focuses on qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025