Team Secretary in North Shields inNorth Shields PUBLISHED THU 5 JUN 2025 Jump to job information section
Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Team as a medical secretary within Child Health at North Tyneside General Hospital, for a 9 months maternity temp post.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to join our busy administrative team to provide secretarial support to the Child Health Consultants and wider clinical teams.
This post will be based at North Tyneside General Hospital but the post holder may be required to work at other sites within the Trust.
Previous Applicants need not apply.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
To provide a part time secretarial service to the Child Health Consultants and wider clinical Teams.
The successful candidate will provide transcription, administrative and secretarial support service to the team. The post holder must be able to use own initiative, work under pressure, keep to strict deadlines and have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of IT packages and their applications is essential. Support on the use of the G2 software package will be provided within the child health directorate. ECDL and knowledge of PAS and previous experience of working within the healthcare environment would be desirable.
About us
Act up in absence of Lead Team Secretary for periods of annual leave/short-term sickness absence.
Provide comprehensive secretarial service to specialist Child Health consultant(s) and their team.
Manage diaries, arrange/minute meetings, communication with GPs & patients.
Advanced typing & transcription of clinical & non-clinical documents (OCR 3 or equivalent qualification/experience)
Support effective utilisation of OP clinic capacity.
Support management of all patient journeys including target administration e.g. GP referrals, 18 week RTT, typed communication to GPs.
Support Lead Team Secretary with induction/training of new staff, sharing knowledge with colleagues.
Resource management ordering of supplies & equipment.
Allocates work to Band 2 staff.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
Requirements
See the job description for full role requirements.
Benefits
Benefits are provided by the employer and will be confirmed during your application.
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