Support Secretary inFarnworth inFarnworth PUBLISHED WED 11 DEC 2024

Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

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Bolton NHS Foundation Trust rEn7pDMh

Part-time opportunity allowing for a balanced work-life schedule with only 15 hours per week.

Job stability with a permanent position at a reputable institution like Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.

A key role in a friendly and supportive team environment that values collaboration and teamwork.

The opportunity to enhance your secretarial and administrative skills within a healthcare setting.

Contributing directly to patient care by managing clinical correspondence and assisting medical staff.

Development of strong communication skills through regular interaction with patients, medical staff, and general practitioners.

The chance to gain experience in handling diverse responsibilities and supporting various units during absences.

The Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Support Secretary for a permanent position in Farnworth, offering 15 hours of work per week. The ideal candidate should possess prior secretarial experience in a healthcare setting, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to manage tasks efficiently under pressure. The role involves providing administrative support to the Senior Medical Secretaries in the Head and Neck services and Urology Unit, which includes typing clinical correspondence, tracking investigations, and managing phone calls. The successful applicant will need to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining patient confidentiality and contributing positively to the service.

Candidates must be flexible, enthusiastic, and capable of liaising effectively with patients and medical professionals. Responsibilities extend to assisting colleagues during periods of absence, showcasing the need for a proactive approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Previous applicants for this role are kindly asked not to re-apply. Further details are available in the complete job description.

Support Secretary - Band 3

Part Time 15 hours per week. Permanent post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, flexible and well organised individual to join our friendly team as Support Secretary.

The successful applicant will require previous secretarial experience in a healthcare environment and have excellent organisational and communication skills. You will be able to cope well under pressure and have a good understanding of the patient pathway. You should enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team and be confident liaising with patients, medical staff, general practitioners and referring hospitals.

The post holder will be expected to organise their workload and duties accordingly, in such a way to make a direct and positive contribution to the service, exercising initiative and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

We kindly ask that previous applicants for this post do not re-apply.

The main duties of the role will be to provide support to the Senior Medical Secretaries within the department. Day to day responsibilities will include the typing of clinical correspondence, tracking investigations, answering telephones etc. You will also assist colleagues within the business unit but also the division during times of leave/sickness.

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Being an important part of the Medical Secretarial team in Head and Neck services and the Urology Unit, you will play an essential role in providing support to the Senior Medical Secretaries and covering in their absence. The ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm is essential.

The role of Support Secretary is to provide full administration and secretarial support to the clinical team. To maintain a high standard of service to meet patient needs, producing clinical correspondence.

Further information on the role is outlined in the job description.

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