Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated person to provide administration and secretarial support within the Emergency Department. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work within a team and use your own initiative. The successful applicant should be computer literate with an understanding of Word, Excel, Outlook, HISS and Nexus as well as have the ability to undertake clinical transcription from digital dictation. The successful applicant would be expected to provide cover for other support staff, this will include answering telephone calls, consultant/doctors admin, emails, post, retrieval of case notes, and filing of clinical correspondence. A flexible, friendly approach is essential to this role. When applying for this position, it is essential that you read the job description and person specification. Please use the supporting information space to demonstrate your ability to undertake this role, drawing on your skills, knowledge and experience.
If a high number of applications are received the post may close earlier than advertised.
Main duties of the job
The role of the support secretary is to provide a comprehensive secretarial service to the Consultants and their clinical team. The role comprises a wide range of specific duties and requires competence in clinical audio-typing, data processing, information technology, communication and organisational skills. An essential part of the role is the ability to manage and prioritise own workload without direct supervision.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job Description for more details.
The Support Secretary will provide administrative and secretarial services to consultants and their clinical teams within the Directorate of Emergency Access and Assessment (EAA)
The post holder will be required to work with other secretaries and provide cross cover during periods of staff absence.
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This advert is for Emergency Department Support Secretary with Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Blackpool, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Band 3. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Jun 2026.
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