Surgical Care Team Secretary: Administrative Impact

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in North Cumbria is seeking a full-time Team Secretary within the Specialist Surgical Collaborative. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a team of consultants. Key responsibilities include managing the consultants' diaries, coordinating appointments, and discussing theatre lists. Good knowledge of medical terminology and previous administrative experience are highly desirable. The position offers a competitive salary range of £24,937 to £26,598 per annum, along with generous leave and NHS discounts.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work

Free confidential counselling service

Qualifications

• Previous medical terminology knowledge is desirable.
• Experience in audio typing and word processing is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to consultants and medical staff.
• Maintain the consultant's diary and arrange appointments and meetings.
• Ensure efficient use of resources in the department.

Skills

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

Audio typing

Data Protection Act knowledge

Education

GCSE English language (minimum C grade) or equivalent

NVQ 3 in administration or equivalent

RSA 2 and 3 word processing or equivalent

Job description

A healthcare provider in North Cumbria is seeking a full-time Team Secretary within the Specialist Surgical Collaborative. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a team of consultants. Key responsibilities include managing the consultants' diaries, coordinating appointments, and discussing theatre lists. Good knowledge of medical terminology and previous administrative experience are highly desirable. The position offers a competitive salary range of £24,937 to £26,598 per annum, along with generous leave and NHS discounts.