Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge & Experience
Efficient in the use of Microsoft Word for Windows
- Knowledge & Experience
Experience of Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and internet
- Knowledge & Experience
Previous secretarial experience
- Knowledge & Experience
Understanding of the role specifically in relation to sensitive information
- Qualifications & Education
Good general education to GCSE standard or equivalent
- Qualifications & Education
Secretarial qualification (RSA or equivalent experience)
- Qualifications & Education
ECDL or equivalent experience
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge & Experience
Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge & Experience
Previous administration experience in an NHS environment
- Knowledge & Experience
Previous audio typing experience
- Qualifications & Education
RSA 1 & RSA 2 typing qualification
- Qualifications & Education
Audio typing experience
Job overview
We are delighted to offer 1.89wte posts top support our specialist nurse teams in renal. The posts can be full time or slightly less than full-time.The posts will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to our specialist nurses and facilitate, support and coordinate the infrastructure required for the effective organisation of the specialist nurses within the Department of Renal. Duties will include secretarial admin and audio typing. The post holder will need to be competent in a full range of IT packages including Outlook and Excel.
Main duties of the job
Communication and general secretarial duties (electronic calendar management), co-ordination of meetings. Managing and co-ordinating correspondence and sending appointments. Managing and updating patient database information. Collation of papers for clinics. Filing of reports (electronically). Using renal computer (Vital Pulse). Accessing and updating the EPR system with patient level details.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Provision of comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to our renal specialist nurses.
Competencies in a full range of IT including Outlook and Excel.
Managing external and internal telephone queries.
Coordinating incoming and outgoing correspondence.
Managing electronic diaries for specialist nurses.
Co-ordinating meetings.
Filing and booking system support.
Collation of papers for SPN duties.
Arranging clinic appointments.
Updating the Trust Electronic Patient records.
A full JD & Spec are available
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This advert is for Support Secretary with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Medical secretary role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum, Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Oct 2026.
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