# Support Secretary - Various Areas > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Cheshire NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/support-secretary-various-areas/ca8b0f6f-3a31-472e-909e-372ca6f86149 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/support-secretary-various-areas/ca8b0f6f-3a31-472e-909e-372ca6f86149.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Cheshire NHS Trust - **Location:** Macclesfield District General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical secretary - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-15T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-01T08:20:36.727Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cheshire/Victoria_Road_Macclesfield/East_Cheshire_NHS_Trust/Support_Secretary/Support_Secretary-v8335077 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8335077?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Would you like to take on a role that provides you with ownership of your work? Would you like to be creative in your approach and be responsible for supporting and ensuring our patients receive the best quality of care by using your skills and experience and our Trust's values and behaviours. We’re currently looking for enthusiastic and organised individuals to join our team as Support Secretaries, with opportunities available in the following areas: Urology 37.5 hours per week, permanent contract Intensive Care Unit, 15 hours per week, permanent contract Cardiology, 28.5 hours per week, permanent contract Breast Surgery, 37.5 hours per week, permanent contract **Please ensure you include in your supporting information section of your application form which department you are interested in** ### Main duties of the job To provide an efficient and effective typing and administration function to the team. The post requires fast and accurate audio typing skills, and a sound knowledge of medical terminology. Good communication, organisational skills, and previous secretarial experience is essential as is experience of dealing with sensitive information. Knowledge of medical terminology and previous experience using hospital based IT systems such as Solventum, Meditech Expanse and Electronic Patient Records will be advantageous. In accordance with UK Immigration Policy, this role does not meet the UK Immigration Policy eligibility criteria and therefore we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust. Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience in an administrative or clerical role, preferably within healthcare - Experience using IT systems for data entry and record keeping **Desirable** - Experience working within the NHS or a GP practice - Familiarity with patient administration systems - Experience handling patient enquiries ### Qualifications **Essential** - GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths - NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in administration or clerical work ### Knowledge & Skills **Essential** - Basic knowledge of medical terminology or willingness to learn - Good keyboard and IT skills - Effective verbal and written communication skills - Ability to organise own workload and meet deadlines - Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy ### Further information **Essential** - Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question ### Orther role requirements **Essential** - Please refer to the job description and person specification for details of all role requirements ## Documents - [staff benefits brochure (pdf, 871.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10658542) - [east cheshire nhs trust applicant pack (pdf, 578.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10658541) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 223.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10658540) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.