Job Description

These posts are open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.
We have vacancies providing clinical administrative support: PLEASE STATE WHICH POST YOU ARE APPLYING FOR IN THE SUPPORTING INFORMATION SECTION OF THE APPLICATION FORM
Community Administration Support - Macclesfield, Community Nursing and Therapies Team East
The post holder will:

• Often be the first point of contact for patients and clinicians and will be expected to work independently using their own initiative with minimal direct supervision.
• Support the day-to-day operational functions of the teams and undertake any office duties to ensure the efficiency of the administrative service is maintained at all times.
• Proficient in the use of computerised systems for booking and tracking all types of community appointments and patient records ensuring this function is coordinated and updated accurately and in a timely manner.

Hours per week: 24.00, Permanent
Support Medical Secretary - various areas
This role provides you with ownership of your work, be creative in your approach and responsible for supporting and ensuring our patients receive the best quality of care by using your skills and experience and our Trust's values and behaviours.
Hours per week: 22.5,Fixed Term 12 months
Main duties of the job
Community Administration Support - Macclesfield
To take referrals and messages ensuring they are logged and passed on to the appropriate clinician in line with indicative urgency.
To liaise with patients and their carers, relatives, Social Services and any other agencies as appropriate, maintaining confidentiality and treating all situations with sensitivity and tact.
Undertake routine clerical duties such as distributing and dispatching mail, photocopying, typing tasks and responding to emails.
To act as a point of contact for staff reporting sickness absence, inputting onto the ESR/E-Roster systems and ensuring staff have contacted the absence reporting line, escalating to Team Leaders/Duty Coordinator if required.
Support Secretary
To provide an efficient and effective typing and administration function to the team. The post requires fast and accurate audio typing skills, and a sound knowledge of medical terminology.
Good communication, organisational skills, and previous secretarial experience is essential as is experience of dealing with sensitive information. Knowledge of medical terminology and previous experience using hospital based IT systems such as Electronic Patient Record systems will be advantageous.
About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Details
Date posted
16 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
209-A-25-7536987
Job locations
Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised roles.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on theVisas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised roles.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on theVisas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Person Specification
Essential

• Please refer to the Person Specification for each role for further details

Person Specification
Person Specification
Essential

• Please refer to the Person Specification for each role for further details

Skills Required