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
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Efficient in the use of Microsoft Word for Windows
- Experience of Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and internet
- Previous secretarial experience
- Understanding of the role specifically in relation to sensitive information
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Previous administration experience in an NHS environment
- Previous audio typing experience
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Good general education to GCSE standard or equivalent
- Secretarial qualification (RSA or equivalent experience)
- ECDL or equivalent experience
Desirable
- RSA 1 & RSA 2 typing qualification
- Audio typing experience
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This advert is for Support Secretary with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Royal Preston Hospital, 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 Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Sep 2026.
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