Job overview
Band 3 Support Secretary
Trauma & Orthopaedic Department - West Suffolk Hospital
37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday
We are seeking an ambitious candidate to join the Orthopaedic Department here at the West Suffolk Hospital as a support secretary.
The post holder will be responsible for providing a high level of comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Orthopaedic Department.
As well as having the required typing qualifications you will also have excellent telephone skills and be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate appropriately with patients, relatives and professional staff within the department.
The successful applicant will also be required to cross cover for colleagues during periods of leave.
For further information or to arrange a visit please contact: Sue Clark, Operational Co-Ordinator on 01284 713031
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will be responsible for the following;
- Transcribing dictation and actioning clinic outcomes · Dealing with patient enquiries · Attending meetings · Clinic changes · Monitoring departmental pools and actioning messages
The above list covers some of the duties within this role.
This vacancy is initially for a fixed term of 12 months and has arisen due to the addition of 2 new Orthopaedic Consultants
This post is 37.5 hours spread over 4 or 5 days a week - this can be negotiated with the suitable applicant ensuring it covers the service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached copy of the Job Description
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This advert is for Support Secretary in Trauma & Orthopaedics with West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in Bury St Edmunds, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (12 months). The application deadline is 19 Jun 2026.
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