Job overview
The Respiratory Department is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to provide administrative support for the Respiratory department.
You will be expected to provide day to day secretarial and administrative services employing advanced audio typing skills with the use of medical terminology.
This post will provide you with an exciting challenge and give you the opportunity to play a key-supporting role in the development of the Service. It is a busy but rewarding department to work in with a great emphasis on teamwork and achieving departmental targets.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a comprehensive secretarial and administrative service to the triage team within the Respiratory department
- To support secretarial and administrative colleagues in meeting departmental objectives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- An ability to communicate with people at all levels
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to use transcription equipment
Knowledge
Essential
- Good all round secretarial knowledge of all office practice and procedures
- A good understanding of Microsoft Office and Outlook, audio typing experience (RSA II or equivalent)
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Trust’s current Information Technology systems (e.g. Medisec, Patient Centre, EPR, G2 dictation)
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a hospital setting or similar
Desirable
- Previous experience working in the Trust in similar role
- Experienced in the use of Excel
Qualifications
Essential
- RSA II or equivalent
Desirable
- Qualification in medical secretarial studies
- Possession of ECDL qualification
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This advert is for Support Secretary Respiratory with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford Royal Hospital. It is listed as a Band 3 Medical secretary role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Sep 2026.
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