Cellular Pathology Secretary

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent comminication and organisational skills, a keen eye for detail and the ability to concentrate for extended periods to join our Cellular Pathology secretarial team. We closely support the Histology Laboratory and Consultant Pathologist Team at University Hospital North Durham. The secretarial team are based in our own large office at Old Trust HQ.

We provide secretarial support by typing diagnostic histology and post-mortem reports and meet all other secretarial and admin needs including answering email and telephone enquiries, scanning reports and filing.

The Histology Department are in the process of launching digital platforms for reporting and voice recognition has been introduced and this role is at the forefront of this new technology. It therefore provides an ideal opportunity to gain knowledge and experience of a broad range of modern secretarial tasks which would provide excellent skills for future development.

Produce typed copies of Histology reports.

Provide secretarial support to the Consultant Medical staff (including minute taking).

Provide secretarial support to technical staff as required.

Liaise with Coroners Officers/Mortuaries to arrange post-mortem examinations.

Produce post-mortem reports and distribute to HM Coroners Officers.

Deal with telephone and email enquiries appropriately.

Sort incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail for posting.

Give non-clinical advice as directed.

Order and maintain adequate levels of stationery and supplies.

Maintain electronic diaries as required.