Job requirements
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Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
- Skills
An ability to communicate with people at all levels
- Skills
Ability to work under pressure
- Skills
Ability to use transcription equipment
- Knowledge
Good all round secretarial knowledge of all office practice and procedures
- Knowledge
A good understanding of Microsoft Office and Outlook, audio typing experience (RSA II or equivalent)
- Knowledge
Knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience
Significant experience in a hospital setting or similar
- Qualifications
RSA II or equivalent
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the Trust’s current Information Technology systems (e.g. Medisec, Patient Centre, EPR, G2 dictation)
- Qualifications
Qualification in medical secretarial studies
- Qualifications
Possession of ECDL qualification
Job overview
The Rheumatology, Haematology and Immunology Department is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to provide typing and administration support to three services within Medical specialties.
You would 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 Rheumatology, Haematology and Immunology.
- 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
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Support Secretary with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Medical secretary role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Secondment: 9 months. The application deadline is 09 Sep 2026.
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