Support Secretary

Macclesfield, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Would you like to take on a role that provides you with ownership of your work? Would you like to be creative in your approach and be 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.
Post in Upper GI Nurses & Gastro - Fixed Term for 12 months, 37.5 hours per week
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Main duties of the job
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 PAS and Medisec will be advantageous.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Details
Date posted
04 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,625 to 25,674 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
209-A-25-7326117
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 role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk 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).
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 role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk 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).
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
Qualifications
Essential

  • 5 GCSE's or equivalent, grade C or above. Must include English.
  • Typing qualifications to RSAII (Royal Society of Arts) standard.
  • Computer literate to (European Computer Driving License) ECDL standard or equivalent.
Desirable
  • AMSPAR (The Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists) Diploma
  • RSA III (Royal Society of Arts) standard
Experience
Essential
  • Secretarial experience
Desirable
  • Hospital based experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
  • Medical terminology
  • Fast and accurate audio-typing
  • Good communicator - able to deal with people at all levels.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information without compromising confidentiality or trust.
Desirable
  • Knowledge of Medisec
  • Experience with Patient Management System
  • Awareness of NHS policies
Other Role Requirements
Essential
  • Please refer to the and Person Specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • 5 GCSE's or equivalent, grade C or above. Must include English.
  • Typing qualifications to RSAII (Royal Society of Arts) standard.
  • Computer literate to (European Computer Driving License) ECDL standard or equivalent.
Desirable
  • AMSPAR (The Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists) Diploma
  • RSA III (Royal Society of Arts) standard
Experience
Essential
  • Secretarial experience
Desirable
  • Hospital based experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
  • Medical terminology
  • Fast and accurate audio-typing
  • Good communicator - able to deal with people at all levels.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information without compromising confidentiality or trust.
Desirable
  • Knowledge of Medisec
  • Experience with Patient Management System
  • Awareness of NHS policies
Other Role Requirements
Essential
  • Please refer to the and Person Specification for further details.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3313130
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    £24625 - 25674 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Macclesfield, Cheshire, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned